Raoul - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Raoul \raoul\ is of French origin. Variant of Raul (Old English) "wolf counsel". Uncommon in the English-speaking world. Actor Raul Julia.

Raoul has 3 variant forms: Raul, Roul and Rowl.

For more information, see also related names Ralph and Rudolph.

Baby names that sound like Raoul are Rollo, Rawly, Reuel, Ruel, Rolly, Rolle, Rowly, Royal and Royle.

Raoul is a very rare male first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Raoul. Click here to compare Raoul with related baby names.