Abel vs Rafael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abel

Boy #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, impermanence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

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Abel Rank #220

Rafael Rank #222

Abel is more popular, ranked #220 vs #222 for Rafael.

Is Abel or Rafael more popular?

Abel is more popular, ranked #220 compared to Rafael at #222 in the United States.

What do Abel and Rafael mean?

Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin). Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Abel and Rafael boy or girl names?

Abel is primarily a boy name. Rafael is primarily a boy name.