Raoul
Meaning of Raoul
Raoul is a masculine name with French origins. It is pronounced as rah-OOL in French and RAY-ool in English. The name has variations, such as Raul.
In the United States of America, Raoul has been given to newborn boys since at least 1880. While it hasn't been a consistently popular choice, the name has maintained moderate usage over the years. In recent times, Raoul has been ranked around the 8000-10000 mark in terms of popularity.
The name Raoul carries an air of sophistication and European charm. It may remind some people of the famous French author Raoul Dufy or the Swedish film director Roy Andersson, who was born Raoul Roy Andersson. With its dual pronunciations and international associations, Raoul can be a distinctive and cosmopolitan choice for parents seeking a unique name for their little boy.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as rah-OOL (/ra.ul/)
English
- Pronunced as RAY-ool (/reɪˈuːl/)
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Notable People Named Raoul
| Raoul Gustaf Wallenberg was a Swedish diplomat and humanitarian who saved thousands of Jews in German-occupied Hungary during the Holocaust. |
| Raoul Koczalski - Raoul Armand Jerzy Koczalski, also known as Georg Armando Koczalski, was a renowned Polish pianist and composer. |
| Raoul Joshua Hyman is a South African racing driver known for competing in the Super Formula Championship and winning the 2022 Formula Regional Americas and 2018 F3 Asian Championship. |
| Raoul II of Clermont - Raoul II/III of Clermont-Nesle was a prominent French nobleman and military leader in the medieval period. |
| Raoul Servais was a prominent Belgian filmmaker, animator, and comics artist, known for his significant contributions to the Belgian animation scene and for founding the animation faculty of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts (KASK). |
| Raoul Laparra was a French composer known for his contributions to classical music. |
| Raoul II of Brienne, Count of Eu - Raoul II of Brienne, the son of Raoul I of Brienne, was a Count of Eu and Guînes who also held the title of Constable of France. |
| Raoul Billerey was a versatile French actor, stuntman, fencing master, and director of combat choreography for French TV, theater, and film. |
| Raoul Courbin was a French footballer who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics and passed away between 1952 and 1959. |
| Raoul Lévy - Raoul Levy was a French film producer, writer, and director known for his work with Brigitte Bardot, and he was born in Antwerp. |
| Raoul Millais, also known as 'Liony' Millais, was a renowned portrait painter, equestrian artist, and sportsman, inheriting his artistic talent and love for animals and hunting from his family. |
| Raoul Pleskow was an Austrian-born American composer. |
| Raoul Moretti, a French composer known for his film scores and operettas, was active from 1893 to 1954. |
| Joseph Raoul Hurtubise was a Canadian politician who represented the riding of Nipissing in the House of Commons of Canada from 1930 to 1945 as a member of the Liberal Party. |
| Raoul Jonathan Larson is a Namibian rugby union player who represented his country at the 2011 and 2015 Rugby World Cups. |
