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Raul

Name Meaning:

Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian form of Ralph (Germanic Radulf, "wolf counsel"). French form is Raoul.

Noteable Namesakes

Raúl Castro (Former Cuban Leader); Raul Julia (Actor); Raúl González (Footballer); Raul Esparza (Actor)

Origin

Germanic/Spanish/Portuguese/French

Popularity

US: #399, UK: #730

Variations/Nicknames

Raoul; Ral

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