Ivan vs Rafael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ivan

Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

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Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ivan Rank #153

Rafael Rank #222

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 vs #222 for Rafael.

Is Ivan or Rafael more popular?

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 compared to Rafael at #222 in the United States.

What do Ivan and Rafael mean?

Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin). Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ivan and Rafael boy or girl names?

Ivan is primarily a boy name. Rafael is primarily a boy name.