Amir vs Rafael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amir

Boy #95 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prince, commander"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Turkish Hebrew Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#95
Total SSA Count
3,625
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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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
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Popularity Comparison

Amir Rank #95
Rafael Rank #222

Amir is more popular, ranked #95 vs #222 for Rafael.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amir or Rafael more popular?

Amir is more popular, ranked #95 compared to Rafael at #222 in the United States.

What do Amir and Rafael mean?

Amir means "prince, commander" (Arabic origin). Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amir and Rafael boy or girl names?

Amir is primarily a boy name. Rafael is primarily a boy name.

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