Carlito vs Rafa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carlito

Boy #5,638 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"little free man, dear little Charles"

Origin: Spanish/Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,638
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Rafa

Boy #5,462 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God has healed, healing of God"

Origin: Hebrew Refa'el

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Middle Eastern Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,462
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Carlito Rank #5,638
Rafa Rank #5,462

Rafa is more popular, ranked #5462 vs #5638 for Carlito.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carlito or Rafa more popular?

Rafa is more popular, ranked #5462 compared to Carlito at #5638 in the United States.

What do Carlito and Rafa mean?

Carlito means "little free man, dear little Charles" (Spanish/Germanic origin). Rafa means "God has healed, healing of God" (Hebrew Refa'el origin).

Are Carlito and Rafa boy or girl names?

Carlito is primarily a boy name. Rafa is primarily a boy name.

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