Rafael vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafael

Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Rafael Rank #222

Xander Rank #216

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #222 for Rafael.

Is Rafael or Xander more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Rafael at #222 in the United States.

What do Rafael and Xander mean?

Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Rafael and Xander boy or girl names?

Rafael is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.