Rafael vs Alejandro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafael

Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #185 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Rafael Rank #222

Alejandro Rank #185

Alejandro is more popular, ranked #185 vs #222 for Rafael.

Is Rafael or Alejandro more popular?

Alejandro is more popular, ranked #185 compared to Rafael at #222 in the United States.

What do Rafael and Alejandro mean?

Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin). Alejandro means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Rafael and Alejandro boy or girl names?

Rafael is primarily a boy name. Alejandro is primarily a boy name.