Ariel vs Raphael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ariel

Boy #512 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli American Spanish

✓ All Clear

Boy #421 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine healer"

Origin: Hebrew

Italian Spanish French English Jewish

✓ All Clear

Ariel Rank #512

Raphael Rank #421

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 vs #512 for Ariel.

Is Ariel or Raphael more popular?

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 compared to Ariel at #512 in the United States.

What do Ariel and Raphael mean?

Ariel means "lion of God" (Hebrew origin). Raphael means "divine healer" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ariel and Raphael boy or girl names?

Ariel is primarily a boy name. Raphael is primarily a boy name.