Raul Denny

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Raul Denny — Germanic
119K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Raul Denny 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 Denny: Denny or Dennie is a surname. People with the surname Denny baronets, three titles, including lists of titleholders Anthony Denny, advisor to Henry VIII of England Arthur A. Denny of the Denny Party, Seattle-area settler Bill Denny (William Joseph Denny, 1872–1946), South Australian politician Bob Denny, American robotic telescopes software developer Charles R. Denny, American lawyer, government official, and executive Collins Denny (1854–1943), American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South Collins Denny Jr. (1899–1964), American pro-segregationist lawyer. 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: Denny

English

Denny or Dennie is a surname. People with the surname Denny baronets, three titles, including lists of titleholders Anthony Denny, advisor to Henry VIII of England Arthur A. Denny of the Denny Party, Seattle-area settler Bill Denny (William Joseph Denny, 1872–1946), South Australian politician Bob Denny, American robotic telescopes software developer Charles R. Denny, American lawyer, government official, and executive Collins Denny (1854–1943), American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South Collins Denny Jr. (1899–1964), American pro-segregationist lawyer.

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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 Denny

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 Denny:

6
Expression Number

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

9
Soul Urge Number

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

6
Personality Number

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

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 Denny?
The surname Denny originates from English. Denny or Dennie is a surname. People with the surname Denny baronets, three titles, including lists of titleholders Anthony Denny, advisor to Henry VIII of England Arthur A. Denny of the Denny Party, Seattle-area settler Bill Denny (William Joseph Denny, 1872–1946), South Australian politician Bob Denny, American robotic telescopes software developer Charles R. Denny, American lawyer, government official, and executive Collins Denny (1854–1943), American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South Collins Denny Jr. (1899–1964), American pro-segregationist lawyer.
What are the origins of the name Raul Denny?
The name Raul Denny combines two different traditions: the first name Raul has Germanic roots, while the surname Denny originates from English.
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