Raoul

Masculine

Meaning

Wolf counsel or wise wolf.

Etymology

From Germanic 'rad' (counsel, advice) and 'wolf' (wolf), adopted into French as 'Raoul'. The name was borne by various medieval French nobility and crusaders.

About the Name Raoul

Raoul is the French form of Ralph, combining Germanic elements for counsel and wolf. The name has historical significance in medieval French literature and continues to be used in French and Spanish-speaking regions.

Notable Bearers

Raoul de Cambrai (medieval French hero) Raoul Dufy (painter)