Rafa vs Ivo

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

Ivo

Boy #5,326 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"yew tree"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Dutch French Italian Croatian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,326
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Rafa Rank #5,462
Ivo Rank #5,326

Ivo is more popular, ranked #5326 vs #5462 for Rafa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rafa or Ivo more popular?

Ivo is more popular, ranked #5326 compared to Rafa at #5462 in the United States.

What do Rafa and Ivo mean?

Rafa means "God has healed, healing of God" (Hebrew Refa'el origin). Ivo means "yew tree" (Germanic origin).

Are Rafa and Ivo boy or girl names?

Rafa is primarily a boy name. Ivo is primarily a boy name.

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