Rafael vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafael

Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Rafael Rank #222

Simon Rank #251

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Rafael or Simon more popular?

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Rafael and Simon mean?

Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Rafael and Simon boy or girl names?

Rafael is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.