Nicholas vs Rafael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Nicholas Rank #117

Rafael Rank #222

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #222 for Rafael.

Is Nicholas or Rafael more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Rafael at #222 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Rafael mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nicholas and Rafael boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Rafael is primarily a boy name.