Rafael vs Roman

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafael

Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #52 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"citizen of Rome, Roman"

Origin: Latin

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Rafael Rank #222

Roman Rank #52

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 vs #222 for Rafael.

Is Rafael or Roman more popular?

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 compared to Rafael at #222 in the United States.

What do Rafael and Roman mean?

Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin). Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin).

Are Rafael and Roman boy or girl names?

Rafael is primarily a boy name. Roman is primarily a boy name.