Alexander vs Rafael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexander

Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Alexander Rank #27

Rafael Rank #222

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #222 for Rafael.

Is Alexander or Rafael more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Rafael at #222 in the United States.

What do Alexander and Rafael mean?

Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin). Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alexander and Rafael boy or girl names?

Alexander is primarily a boy name. Rafael is primarily a boy name.