Arthur vs Rafael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arthur

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

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12 High Risk

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Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Arthur Rank #105

Rafael Rank #222

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #222 for Rafael.

Is Arthur or Rafael more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Rafael at #222 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Rafael mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arthur and Rafael boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Rafael is primarily a boy name.