Raoul
Meaning: Wolf counsel or wise advisor
Origin: Spanish/Germanic
Gender: Boy
Rank in Canada: #2089
Total births: 65
History: French form of Ralph meaning wolf counsel. Raoul peaked in Ontario and Quebec in the 1960s.
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| Current rank (1939) | #354 |
| Babies named Raoul in 1939 | 5 |
| Total recorded in Canada | 65 |
| Peak year | 1925 (12 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #225 |
| Years in records | 1917–1939 (9 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Raoul
What does the name Raoul mean?
Raoul means “Wolf counsel or wise advisor” from Spanish/Germanic roots.
What is the origin of the name Raoul?
Raoul has Spanish/Germanic origin. The traditional meaning is “Wolf counsel or wise advisor”.
How popular is Raoul in Canada?
Raoul ranked #354 in Canada in 1939 — given to 5 babies that year.
When was Raoul most popular?
Raoul peaked in 1925 with 12 babies registered that year in Canada.
Is Raoul a boy or girl name?
Raoul is predominantly a boys' name in Canada — over 90% of Raouls in registered births are male.
How long has Raoul been recorded in Canada?
Raoul appears in birth records in Canada across 9 years — from 1917 through 1939.