Paul vs Rafael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Paul Rank #264

Rafael Rank #222

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Paul or Rafael more popular?

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Paul and Rafael mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Paul and Rafael boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Rafael is primarily a boy name.