Rafael vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafael

Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Rafael Rank #222

Eric Rank #252

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Rafael or Eric more popular?

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Rafael and Eric mean?

Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Rafael and Eric boy or girl names?

Rafael is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.