Raul
wolf counsel (Germanic via Spanish)
Raul is a spanish / other boy name in the Philippines. PSA rank #148 (59,174 records), 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
Raul with popular surnames
How the first name sits with a mother's maiden surname and father's surname.
About the name Raul
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?
PSA rank #148 describes how often this given name appears in Philippine records — not whether it is a better name. Fit with both family surnames still matters more for the birth certificate.