Rafael vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafael

Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Rafael Rank #222

Max Rank #175

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #222 for Rafael.

Is Rafael or Max more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Rafael at #222 in the United States.

What do Rafael and Max mean?

Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Rafael and Max boy or girl names?

Rafael is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.