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Raphael vs Dorian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dorian

Boy #539 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of Dorus, Dorian Greek"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#539
Total SSA Count
553
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Raphael Rank #421
Dorian Rank #539

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 vs #539 for Dorian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raphael or Dorian more popular?

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 compared to Dorian at #539 in the United States.

What do Raphael and Dorian mean?

Raphael means "divine healer" (Hebrew origin). Dorian means "descendant of Dorus, Dorian Greek" (Greek origin).

Are Raphael and Dorian boy or girl names?

Raphael is primarily a boy name. Dorian is primarily a boy name.

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