Matthew vs Rafael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Matthew Rank #33

Rafael Rank #222

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #222 for Rafael.

Is Matthew or Rafael more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Rafael at #222 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Rafael mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Matthew and Rafael boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Rafael is primarily a boy name.