Rafael vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafael

Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Rafael Rank #222

August Rank #88

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #222 for Rafael.

Is Rafael or August more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Rafael at #222 in the United States.

What do Rafael and August mean?

Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Rafael and August boy or girl names?

Rafael is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.