Raul Belcher

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Raul Belcher — Germanic
119K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Raul Belcher 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 Belcher: Charles Belcher (actor) (1872–1943), American film actor Laurence Belcher (born 1995), English actor Marjorie Celeste Belcher (1919–2020), birth name of Marge Champion, American dancer and actress McKinley Belcher III (born 1984), American actor Patricia Belcher (born 1954), American film and television actress Douglas Walter Belcher (1889–1953), English recipient of the Victoria Cross Edward Belcher (1799–1877), British naval officer and explorer Ted Belcher (1924–1966), American soldier and recipient of the Medal of Honor Thomas Belcher (1834–1898), American soldier and recipient of the Meda. 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: Belcher

English

Charles Belcher (actor) (1872–1943), American film actor Laurence Belcher (born 1995), English actor Marjorie Celeste Belcher (1919–2020), birth name of Marge Champion, American dancer and actress McKinley Belcher III (born 1984), American actor Patricia Belcher (born 1954), American film and television actress Douglas Walter Belcher (1889–1953), English recipient of the Victoria Cross Edward Belcher (1799–1877), British naval officer and explorer Ted Belcher (1924–1966), American soldier and recipient of the Medal of Honor Thomas Belcher (1834–1898), American soldier and recipient of the Meda.

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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 Belcher

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 Belcher:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

5
Soul Urge Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

1
Personality Number

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

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 Belcher?
The surname Belcher originates from English. Charles Belcher (actor) (1872–1943), American film actor Laurence Belcher (born 1995), English actor Marjorie Celeste Belcher (1919–2020), birth name of Marge Champion, American dancer and actress McKinley Belcher III (born 1984), American actor Patricia Belcher (born 1954), American film and television actress Douglas Walter Belcher (1889–1953), English recipient of the Victoria Cross Edward Belcher (1799–1877), British naval officer and explorer Ted Belcher (1924–1966), American soldier and recipient of the Medal of Honor Thomas Belcher (1834–1898), American soldier and recipient of the Meda.
What are the origins of the name Raul Belcher?
The name Raul Belcher combines two different traditions: the first name Raul has Germanic roots, while the surname Belcher originates from English.
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