Raul
wolf counsel (Germanic via Spanish)
Raul is a spanish / other boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 148, with 59,174 records. It has 1 syllable.
Origin and meaning
wolf counsel (Germanic via Spanish)
Raul is derived from the Old Norse Ráðúlfr and Germanic Radulf, entering Philippine naming traditions via Spanish colonisation. It has been a steady, classic male given name in the country for generations, typically associated with formal and traditional contexts.
Raul is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the Germanic name Radulf, composed of elements meaning 'counsel' (rad) and 'wolf' (ulf). It was introduced to the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly used as a standalone first name, frequently shortened to nicknames like Rolly, Oly, or paired with middle/family names. It skews slightly older today compared to modern English trend names.
Related forms
- Raúl Spanish
- Raoul French
- Ralph English
- Raul Italian
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Raul with common surname pairs
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How do I use Raul with two Filipino surnames?
Raul is the given name. The full name is Raul + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Raul a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Raul is number 148, with 59,174 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.