Alex vs Rafael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Alex Rank #205

Rafael Rank #222

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #222 for Rafael.

Is Alex or Rafael more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Rafael at #222 in the United States.

What do Alex and Rafael mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alex and Rafael boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Rafael is primarily a boy name.