Rafael vs Shepherd

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafael

Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #311 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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Rafael Rank #222

Shepherd Rank #311

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 vs #311 for Shepherd.

Is Rafael or Shepherd more popular?

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 compared to Shepherd at #311 in the United States.

What do Rafael and Shepherd mean?

Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Rafael and Shepherd boy or girl names?

Rafael is primarily a boy name. Shepherd is primarily a boy name.