Raphael vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raphael

Boy #421 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine healer"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Raphael Rank #421

Derek Rank #258

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #421 for Raphael.

Is Raphael or Derek more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Raphael at #421 in the United States.

What do Raphael and Derek mean?

Raphael means "divine healer" (Hebrew origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Raphael and Derek boy or girl names?

Raphael is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.