Rahul
Boy name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Rahul: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2000.
With Sanskrit roots, Rahul means "conqueror of all desires" or "traveler," and is best known in Buddhist tradition as the name of the Buddha’s son, who became his disciple. In modern times, it’s borne by Indian cricket legend Rahul Dravid, celebrated for his technique and grace, and by politician Rahul Gandhi, a key figure in the Indian National Congress. Though not tied to a specific Scottish place, the name shares its ancient etymological thread with the Hindi word for "path" or "journey." Increasingly popular across the UK, Rahul brings a gentle, thoughtful resonance that fits easily into Scottish naming patterns—a name that feels both worldly and grounded.
Boy 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20003 babies
- Latest (2001)
- #4233 babies
- Total births
- 6since 2000
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y