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Raúl

Boy · Spanish · Short name

Meaning
Counsel of the wolf
Pronunciation
rah-OOL
Origin
Spanish

Spanish form of Ralph, from Germanic elements meaning counsel and wolf.

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Spanish, German

Commonly used in: Latin America, Spain, United States

Alternate spellings

  • RaulSpanish / English

    Form without an accent.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Spanish Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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