Rafael vs Cesar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafael

Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #361 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"head of hair"

Origin: Latin

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Rafael Rank #222

Cesar Rank #361

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 vs #361 for Cesar.

Is Rafael or Cesar more popular?

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 compared to Cesar at #361 in the United States.

What do Rafael and Cesar mean?

Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin). Cesar means "head of hair" (Latin origin).

Are Rafael and Cesar boy or girl names?

Rafael is primarily a boy name. Cesar is primarily a boy name.