Rafael vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafael

Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Rafael Rank #222

Leon Rank #141

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #222 for Rafael.

Is Rafael or Leon more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Rafael at #222 in the United States.

What do Rafael and Leon mean?

Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Rafael and Leon boy or girl names?

Rafael is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.