Rafael vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafael

Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Rafael Rank #222

Paul Rank #264

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Rafael or Paul more popular?

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Rafael and Paul mean?

Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Rafael and Paul boy or girl names?

Rafael is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.