Edward vs Rafael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edward

Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Edward Rank #228

Rafael Rank #222

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 vs #228 for Edward.

Is Edward or Rafael more popular?

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 compared to Edward at #228 in the United States.

What do Edward and Rafael mean?

Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin). Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Edward and Rafael boy or girl names?

Edward is primarily a boy name. Rafael is primarily a boy name.