Major vs Raphael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Major

Boy #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #421 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine healer"

Origin: Hebrew

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Major Rank #581

Raphael Rank #421

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 vs #581 for Major.

Is Major or Raphael more popular?

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 compared to Major at #581 in the United States.

What do Major and Raphael mean?

Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin). Raphael means "divine healer" (Hebrew origin).

Are Major and Raphael boy or girl names?

Major is primarily a boy name. Raphael is primarily a boy name.