Raphel
Pronunciation: [ r-AF-uhl ]
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Raphel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1969.
Over 145 babies have been named Raphel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Raphel is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #32,142 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #32,142
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Raphel
Raphel is a boy name .
Raphel is currently ranked #32,142 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Raphel include Rap, Raph, Raphy, Raphie, Ray, Raie, and Rapkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Raphel include Raphael . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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