Leonardo vs Rafael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leonardo

Boy #84 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"brave as a lion"

Origin: Italian from Germanic (Leonard)

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Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Leonardo Rank #84

Rafael Rank #222

Leonardo is more popular, ranked #84 vs #222 for Rafael.

Is Leonardo or Rafael more popular?

Leonardo is more popular, ranked #84 compared to Rafael at #222 in the United States.

What do Leonardo and Rafael mean?

Leonardo means "brave as a lion" (Italian from Germanic (Leonard) origin). Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Leonardo and Rafael boy or girl names?

Leonardo is primarily a boy name. Rafael is primarily a boy name.