Rafael vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafael

Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Rafael Rank #222

Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #222 for Rafael.

Is Rafael or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Rafael at #222 in the United States.

What do Rafael and Matthew mean?

Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Rafael and Matthew boy or girl names?

Rafael is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.