Rafael vs Maxwell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafael

Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

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Rafael Rank #222

Maxwell Rank #182

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #222 for Rafael.

Is Rafael or Maxwell more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Rafael at #222 in the United States.

What do Rafael and Maxwell mean?

Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are Rafael and Maxwell boy or girl names?

Rafael is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.