Rafael vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafael

Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Rafael Rank #222

Derek Rank #258

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Rafael or Derek more popular?

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Rafael and Derek mean?

Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Rafael and Derek boy or girl names?

Rafael is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.