Rafael vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafael

Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Rafael Rank #222

Gideon Rank #332

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Rafael or Gideon more popular?

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Rafael and Gideon mean?

Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Rafael and Gideon boy or girl names?

Rafael is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.