Rafael vs Leonardo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafael

Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #84 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"brave as a lion"

Origin: Italian from Germanic (Leonard)

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Rafael Rank #222

Leonardo Rank #84

Leonardo is more popular, ranked #84 vs #222 for Rafael.

Is Rafael or Leonardo more popular?

Leonardo is more popular, ranked #84 compared to Rafael at #222 in the United States.

What do Rafael and Leonardo mean?

Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin). Leonardo means "brave as a lion" (Italian from Germanic (Leonard) origin).

Are Rafael and Leonardo boy or girl names?

Rafael is primarily a boy name. Leonardo is primarily a boy name.