Rafael vs Charles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafael

Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Rafael Rank #222

Charles Rank #51

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #222 for Rafael.

Is Rafael or Charles more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Rafael at #222 in the United States.

What do Rafael and Charles mean?

Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin). Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Rafael and Charles boy or girl names?

Rafael is primarily a boy name. Charles is primarily a boy name.