Raphael vs Damien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raphael

Boy #421 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine healer"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

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Raphael Rank #421

Damien Rank #345

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 vs #421 for Raphael.

Is Raphael or Damien more popular?

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 compared to Raphael at #421 in the United States.

What do Raphael and Damien mean?

Raphael means "divine healer" (Hebrew origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Raphael and Damien boy or girl names?

Raphael is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.