Charles vs Rafael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Charles Rank #51

Rafael Rank #222

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #222 for Rafael.

Is Charles or Rafael more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Rafael at #222 in the United States.

What do Charles and Rafael mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Charles and Rafael boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Rafael is primarily a boy name.