Rafael vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafael

Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Rafael Rank #222

Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #222 for Rafael.

Is Rafael or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Rafael at #222 in the United States.

What do Rafael and Alex mean?

Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Rafael and Alex boy or girl names?

Rafael is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.