Rafael vs Dylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafael

Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

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Rafael Rank #222

Dylan Rank #28

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #222 for Rafael.

Is Rafael or Dylan more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Rafael at #222 in the United States.

What do Rafael and Dylan mean?

Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin). Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin).

Are Rafael and Dylan boy or girl names?

Rafael is primarily a boy name. Dylan is primarily a boy name.