Rafael vs Colton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafael

Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Italian Hebrew English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#222
Total SSA Count
1,614
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Colton

Boy #98 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the coal settlement or dark town"

Origin: Old English place name

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#98
Total SSA Count
3,588
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Rafael Rank #222
Colton Rank #98

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #222 for Rafael.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rafael or Colton more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Rafael at #222 in the United States.

What do Rafael and Colton mean?

Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin). Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin).

Are Rafael and Colton boy or girl names?

Rafael is primarily a boy name. Colton is primarily a boy name.

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