Rafael vs Mario

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafael

Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #399 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of Mars, warrior"

Origin: Latin

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Rafael Rank #222

Mario Rank #399

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 vs #399 for Mario.

Is Rafael or Mario more popular?

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 compared to Mario at #399 in the United States.

What do Rafael and Mario mean?

Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin). Mario means "of Mars, warrior" (Latin origin).

Are Rafael and Mario boy or girl names?

Rafael is primarily a boy name. Mario is primarily a boy name.