Rafael vs Cole

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafael

Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Rafael Rank #222

Cole Rank #162

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 vs #222 for Rafael.

Is Rafael or Cole more popular?

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 compared to Rafael at #222 in the United States.

What do Rafael and Cole mean?

Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin). Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are Rafael and Cole boy or girl names?

Rafael is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.