Rafael vs Stephen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafael

Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Rafael Rank #222

Stephen Rank #378

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Rafael or Stephen more popular?

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Rafael and Stephen mean?

Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Rafael and Stephen boy or girl names?

Rafael is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.