Rafael vs Riley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafael

Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Rafael Rank #222

Riley Rank #229

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Rafael or Riley more popular?

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Rafael and Riley mean?

Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Rafael and Riley boy or girl names?

Rafael is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.