Rafa vs Carlito

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafa

Boy #5,462 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God has healed, healing of God"

Origin: Hebrew Refa'el

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Middle Eastern Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,462
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Carlito

Boy #5,638 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"little free man, dear little Charles"

Origin: Spanish/Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,638
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Rafa Rank #5,462
Carlito Rank #5,638

Rafa is more popular, ranked #5462 vs #5638 for Carlito.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rafa or Carlito more popular?

Rafa is more popular, ranked #5462 compared to Carlito at #5638 in the United States.

What do Rafa and Carlito mean?

Rafa means "God has healed, healing of God" (Hebrew Refa'el origin). Carlito means "little free man, dear little Charles" (Spanish/Germanic origin).

Are Rafa and Carlito boy or girl names?

Rafa is primarily a boy name. Carlito is primarily a boy name.

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