Rafael vs Edward

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafael

Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

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Rafael Rank #222

Edward Rank #228

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 vs #228 for Edward.

Is Rafael or Edward more popular?

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 compared to Edward at #228 in the United States.

What do Rafael and Edward mean?

Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin). Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin).

Are Rafael and Edward boy or girl names?

Rafael is primarily a boy name. Edward is primarily a boy name.