Rafael vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafael

Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

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Rafael Rank #222

Peter Rank #192

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #222 for Rafael.

Is Rafael or Peter more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Rafael at #222 in the United States.

What do Rafael and Peter mean?

Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Rafael and Peter boy or girl names?

Rafael is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.