Raphael vs Banks

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raphael

Boy #421 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine healer"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #367 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near a riverbank"

Origin: Old English

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Raphael Rank #421

Banks Rank #367

Banks is more popular, ranked #367 vs #421 for Raphael.

Is Raphael or Banks more popular?

Banks is more popular, ranked #367 compared to Raphael at #421 in the United States.

What do Raphael and Banks mean?

Raphael means "divine healer" (Hebrew origin). Banks means "one who lives near a riverbank" (Old English origin).

Are Raphael and Banks boy or girl names?

Raphael is primarily a boy name. Banks is primarily a boy name.