Rafael vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafael

Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Rafael Rank #222

Sullivan Rank #340

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Rafael or Sullivan more popular?

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Rafael and Sullivan mean?

Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Rafael and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Rafael is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.