Alan vs Rafael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alan

Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Alan Rank #167

Rafael Rank #222

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 vs #222 for Rafael.

Is Alan or Rafael more popular?

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 compared to Rafael at #222 in the United States.

What do Alan and Rafael mean?

Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin). Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alan and Rafael boy or girl names?

Alan is primarily a boy name. Rafael is primarily a boy name.