Rafael vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafael

Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Rafael Rank #222

Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #222 for Rafael.

Is Rafael or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Rafael at #222 in the United States.

What do Rafael and Nicholas mean?

Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Rafael and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Rafael is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.