Dylan vs Rafael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dylan

Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

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Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Dylan Rank #28

Rafael Rank #222

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #222 for Rafael.

Is Dylan or Rafael more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Rafael at #222 in the United States.

What do Dylan and Rafael mean?

Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin). Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dylan and Rafael boy or girl names?

Dylan is primarily a boy name. Rafael is primarily a boy name.