Raphael vs Alden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raphael

Boy #421 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine healer"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

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Raphael Rank #421

Alden Rank #577

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 vs #577 for Alden.

Is Raphael or Alden more popular?

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 compared to Alden at #577 in the United States.

What do Raphael and Alden mean?

Raphael means "divine healer" (Hebrew origin). Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin).

Are Raphael and Alden boy or girl names?

Raphael is primarily a boy name. Alden is primarily a boy name.