Rafael vs Excel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafael

Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

Spanish Portuguese Italian Hebrew English

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Boy #38,796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"excellence, superior quality"

Origin: Latin

African American Contemporary Filipino

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Rafael Rank #222

Excel Rank #38,796

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Rafael or Excel more popular?

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Rafael and Excel mean?

Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin). Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin).

Are Rafael and Excel boy or girl names?

Rafael is primarily a boy name. Excel is primarily a boy name.