Emilio vs Rafael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emilio

Boy #152 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"rival, eager to excel"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Emilio Rank #152

Rafael Rank #222

Emilio is more popular, ranked #152 vs #222 for Rafael.

Is Emilio or Rafael more popular?

Emilio is more popular, ranked #152 compared to Rafael at #222 in the United States.

What do Emilio and Rafael mean?

Emilio means "rival, eager to excel" (Latin origin). Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emilio and Rafael boy or girl names?

Emilio is primarily a boy name. Rafael is primarily a boy name.