Rafael vs Marcus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafael

Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Rafael Rank #222

Marcus Rank #256

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is Rafael or Marcus more popular?

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Rafael and Marcus mean?

Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Rafael and Marcus boy or girl names?

Rafael is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.