Nicolas vs Rafael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Nicolas Rank #184

Rafael Rank #222

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #222 for Rafael.

Is Nicolas or Rafael more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Rafael at #222 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Rafael mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nicolas and Rafael boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Rafael is primarily a boy name.