Rafael vs Dawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafael

Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

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Rafael Rank #222

Dawson Rank #139

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #222 for Rafael.

Is Rafael or Dawson more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Rafael at #222 in the United States.

What do Rafael and Dawson mean?

Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Rafael and Dawson boy or girl names?

Rafael is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.