Raul Barkley

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Raul Barkley — Germanic
119K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Raul Barkley is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Raul is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. Raul, Raúl, Raül, and Raüll are forms of a common first name in Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish, Galician, Asturian, Basque, Aragonese, and Catalan. The name is cognate of the Anglo-Germanic given name Ralph or Rudolph and the French Raoul, and is derived from Old English Rædwulf through Radulf. The name is usually spelled "Raul" in Portuguese, Italian, and Romanian; "Raúl" in Spanish; and "Raül" or "Raüll" in Catalan. Raul is also a popular but unrelated masculine name in Azerbaijani and Abkhaz. The surname Barkley: Brian Barkley (born 1975), American baseball pitcher Charles Barkley (born 1963), American basketball player David Barkley (born 1950), Australian Rules football player Doug Barkley (born 1937), Canadian ice hockey defenceman and head coach Erick Barkley (born 1978), American basketball player Iran Barkley (born 1960), American boxer Jeff Barkley (born 1959), American baseball pitcher Matt Barkley (born 1990), American football quarterback who plays in the National Football League Noel Barkley (born 1961), footballer who represented New Zealand internationally Olly Barkley (born 1981), English. Raul is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 119K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Raul reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Raul

Germanic

Raul, Raúl, Raül, and Raüll are forms of a common first name in Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish, Galician, Asturian, Basque, Aragonese, and Catalan. The name is cognate of the Anglo-Germanic given name Ralph or Rudolph and the French Raoul, and is derived from Old English Rædwulf through Radulf. The name is usually spelled "Raul" in Portuguese, Italian, and Romanian; "Raúl" in Spanish; and "Raül" or "Raüll" in Catalan. Raul is also a popular but unrelated masculine name in Azerbaijani and Abkhaz.

Surname: Barkley

English

Brian Barkley (born 1975), American baseball pitcher Charles Barkley (born 1963), American basketball player David Barkley (born 1950), Australian Rules football player Doug Barkley (born 1937), Canadian ice hockey defenceman and head coach Erick Barkley (born 1978), American basketball player Iran Barkley (born 1960), American boxer Jeff Barkley (born 1959), American baseball pitcher Matt Barkley (born 1990), American football quarterback who plays in the National Football League Noel Barkley (born 1961), footballer who represented New Zealand internationally Olly Barkley (born 1981), English.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Raul is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 13%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Raul by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Raul Barkley

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Raul Barkley:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Raul?
The first name Raul originates from Germanic. Raul, Raúl, Raül, and Raüll are forms of a common first name in Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish, Galician, Asturian, Basque, Aragonese, and Catalan. The name is cognate of the Anglo-Germanic given name Ralph or Rudolph and the French Raoul, and is derived from Old English Rædwulf through Radulf. The name is usually spelled "Raul" in Portuguese, Italian, and Romanian; "Raúl" in Spanish; and "Raül" or "Raüll" in Catalan. Raul is also a popular but unrelated masculine name in Azerbaijani and Abkhaz.
When was Raul most popular?
The name Raul reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Barkley?
The surname Barkley originates from English. Brian Barkley (born 1975), American baseball pitcher Charles Barkley (born 1963), American basketball player David Barkley (born 1950), Australian Rules football player Doug Barkley (born 1937), Canadian ice hockey defenceman and head coach Erick Barkley (born 1978), American basketball player Iran Barkley (born 1960), American boxer Jeff Barkley (born 1959), American baseball pitcher Matt Barkley (born 1990), American football quarterback who plays in the National Football League Noel Barkley (born 1961), footballer who represented New Zealand internationally Olly Barkley (born 1981), English.
What are the origins of the name Raul Barkley?
The name Raul Barkley combines two different traditions: the first name Raul has Germanic roots, while the surname Barkley originates from English.
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