Nehemiah vs Raphael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nehemiah

Boy #427 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"comforted by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English African-American Christian

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Boy #421 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine healer"

Origin: Hebrew

Italian Spanish French English Jewish

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Nehemiah Rank #427

Raphael Rank #421

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 vs #427 for Nehemiah.

Is Nehemiah or Raphael more popular?

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 compared to Nehemiah at #427 in the United States.

What do Nehemiah and Raphael mean?

Nehemiah means "comforted by God" (Hebrew origin). Raphael means "divine healer" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nehemiah and Raphael boy or girl names?

Nehemiah is primarily a boy name. Raphael is primarily a boy name.