Rafael vs Emilio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafael

Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #152 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"rival, eager to excel"

Origin: Latin

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Rafael Rank #222

Emilio Rank #152

Emilio is more popular, ranked #152 vs #222 for Rafael.

Is Rafael or Emilio more popular?

Emilio is more popular, ranked #152 compared to Rafael at #222 in the United States.

What do Rafael and Emilio mean?

Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin). Emilio means "rival, eager to excel" (Latin origin).

Are Rafael and Emilio boy or girl names?

Rafael is primarily a boy name. Emilio is primarily a boy name.