Rahul
Meaning: Wolf counsel or wise advisor
Origin: Spanish/Germanic
Gender: Boy
Rank in Canada: #988
Total births: 388
History: Rahul has been popular in South Asian-Canadian communities, a Sanskrit capable or efficient name. Common in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta.
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| Current rank (2010) | #1465 |
| Babies named Rahul in 2010 | 5 |
| Total recorded in Canada | 388 |
| Peak year | 2000 (28 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #292 |
| Years in records | 1974–2010 (31 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 700 spots |
Frequently asked about Rahul
What does the name Rahul mean?
Rahul means “Wolf counsel or wise advisor” from Spanish/Germanic roots.
What is the origin of the name Rahul?
Rahul has Spanish/Germanic origin. The traditional meaning is “Wolf counsel or wise advisor”.
How popular is Rahul in Canada?
Rahul ranked #1465 in Canada in 2010 — given to 5 babies that year.
When was Rahul most popular?
Rahul peaked in 2000 with 28 babies registered that year in Canada.
Is Rahul a boy or girl name?
Rahul is predominantly a boys' name in Canada — over 90% of Rahuls in registered births are male.
Is the name Rahul rising or falling in popularity?
Rahul has fallen 700 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Canada — from #765 in 2005 to #1465 in 2010.
How long has Rahul been recorded in Canada?
Rahul appears in birth records in Canada across 31 years — from 1974 through 2010.