Rafael vs Damien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafael

Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

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Rafael Rank #222

Damien Rank #345

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 vs #345 for Damien.

Is Rafael or Damien more popular?

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 compared to Damien at #345 in the United States.

What do Rafael and Damien mean?

Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Rafael and Damien boy or girl names?

Rafael is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.