Eric vs Raphael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #421 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine healer"

Origin: Hebrew

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Eric Rank #252

Raphael Rank #421

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #421 for Raphael.

Is Eric or Raphael more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Raphael at #421 in the United States.

What do Eric and Raphael mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Raphael means "divine healer" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eric and Raphael boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Raphael is primarily a boy name.