Adam vs Rafael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#100
Total SSA Count
3,497
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Rafael

Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Italian Hebrew English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#222
Total SSA Count
1,614
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Adam Rank #100
Rafael Rank #222

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #222 for Rafael.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adam or Rafael more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Rafael at #222 in the United States.

What do Adam and Rafael mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adam and Rafael boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Rafael is primarily a boy name.

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