Rafael vs Sterling

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafael

Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

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Rafael Rank #222

Sterling Rank #373

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 vs #373 for Sterling.

Is Rafael or Sterling more popular?

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 compared to Sterling at #373 in the United States.

What do Rafael and Sterling mean?

Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin). Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin).

Are Rafael and Sterling boy or girl names?

Rafael is primarily a boy name. Sterling is primarily a boy name.