Paul vs Raphael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #421 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine healer"

Origin: Hebrew

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Paul Rank #264

Raphael Rank #421

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #421 for Raphael.

Is Paul or Raphael more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Raphael at #421 in the United States.

What do Paul and Raphael mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Raphael means "divine healer" (Hebrew origin).

Are Paul and Raphael boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Raphael is primarily a boy name.