Rafael vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafael

Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Rafael Rank #222

Jay Rank #397

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Rafael or Jay more popular?

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Rafael and Jay mean?

Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Rafael and Jay boy or girl names?

Rafael is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.