Rual, of Irish origin, translates to 'red-haired.' It is a rare and unique given name for males.
The name Rual experienced a gradual increase in popularity between 1913 and 1927, peaking with 14 births in that year. However, it then began to decline steadily until the mid-20th century. The name has seen only sporadic use since the 1950s, with just five births each in 1974 and 1988. In total, there were 178 babies named Rual over this period.