Mason vs Rafael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mason

Boy #42 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Stone worker; one who builds with stone"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#42
Total SSA Count
6,471
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Rafael

Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Italian Hebrew English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#222
Total SSA Count
1,614
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Mason Rank #42
Rafael Rank #222

Mason is more popular, ranked #42 vs #222 for Rafael.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mason or Rafael more popular?

Mason is more popular, ranked #42 compared to Rafael at #222 in the United States.

What do Mason and Rafael mean?

Mason means "Stone worker; one who builds with stone" (English origin). Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mason and Rafael boy or girl names?

Mason is primarily a boy name. Rafael is primarily a boy name.

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