Rafael vs Kenneth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafael

Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

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Rafael Rank #222

Kenneth Rank #284

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Rafael or Kenneth more popular?

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Rafael and Kenneth mean?

Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Rafael and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Rafael is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.