Rafael vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafael

Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Rafael Rank #222

Nicolas Rank #184

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #222 for Rafael.

Is Rafael or Nicolas more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Rafael at #222 in the United States.

What do Rafael and Nicolas mean?

Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin). Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Rafael and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Rafael is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.