Mario vs Rafael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mario

Boy #399 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of Mars, warrior"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Mario Rank #399

Rafael Rank #222

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 vs #399 for Mario.

Is Mario or Rafael more popular?

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 compared to Mario at #399 in the United States.

What do Mario and Rafael mean?

Mario means "of Mars, warrior" (Latin origin). Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mario and Rafael boy or girl names?

Mario is primarily a boy name. Rafael is primarily a boy name.