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Raul

Raul is a distinctive choice, ranked #1402 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Raul in their class.

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UK Rank 2024
#1402
US Rank #610
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About the Name Raul

Raul has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 557 places in five years. It was most popular in 2017 at #673 β€” parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Raul is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school β€” standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #610, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the name Raul

Unlikely. With around 19 UK babies named Raul per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Raul in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Raul has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 557 places in the last five years. Its peak was #673 in 2017. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Raul is more popular in the US (#610) than in the UK (#1402). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Raul ranks #610 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
19
UK babies named Raul (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 557 places
Rank change (last 5 years)

🏫 Who else is in the room?

In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Raul

Likely around 1 other Raul in the class

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UK Popularity (1996–2024)

Rank and birth count · ONS official data

US Popularity (2020–2024)

Rank · SSA official data

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About the Name Raul

Meaning
derived from Old English Rædwulf through Radulf.

Famous People Named Raul

Notable people who share this name, from history to the present day. See full list on Wikipedia

Raul (entertainer)b. 2003
Maito Raul Murakami, also known by his stage name Raul (ラウール), is a Japanese singer, actor, model, and TV personality. Raul is a member of idol group Snow Man under Starto Entertainment (formerly known as Johnny & Associates).

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