Eric vs Rafael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Eric Rank #252

Rafael Rank #222

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or Rafael more popular?

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Rafael mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eric and Rafael boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Rafael is primarily a boy name.