Marco vs Rafael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marco

Boy #387 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Marco Rank #387

Rafael Rank #222

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 vs #387 for Marco.

Is Marco or Rafael more popular?

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 compared to Marco at #387 in the United States.

What do Marco and Rafael mean?

Marco means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Marco and Rafael boy or girl names?

Marco is primarily a boy name. Rafael is primarily a boy name.