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Rafa vs Roxas

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

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Roxas

Boy #5,656 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"red (from Spanish rojas)"

Origin: Spanish

Cultural Roots

Filipino Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,656
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Rafa Rank #5,462
Roxas Rank #5,656

Rafa is more popular, ranked #5462 vs #5656 for Roxas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rafa or Roxas more popular?

Rafa is more popular, ranked #5462 compared to Roxas at #5656 in the United States.

What do Rafa and Roxas mean?

Rafa means "God has healed, healing of God" (Hebrew Refa'el origin). Roxas means "red (from Spanish rojas)" (Spanish origin).

Are Rafa and Roxas boy or girl names?

Rafa is primarily a boy name. Roxas is primarily a boy name.

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