Rafael vs Matteo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafael

Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #138 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew via Italian

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Rafael Rank #222

Matteo Rank #138

Matteo is more popular, ranked #138 vs #222 for Rafael.

Is Rafael or Matteo more popular?

Matteo is more popular, ranked #138 compared to Rafael at #222 in the United States.

What do Rafael and Matteo mean?

Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin). Matteo means "gift of God" (Hebrew via Italian origin).

Are Rafael and Matteo boy or girl names?

Rafael is primarily a boy name. Matteo is primarily a boy name.