Raphael vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raphael

Boy #421 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine healer"

Origin: Hebrew

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✓ All Clear

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Raphael Rank #421

Drew Rank #543

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 vs #543 for Drew.

Is Raphael or Drew more popular?

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Raphael and Drew mean?

Raphael means "divine healer" (Hebrew origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Raphael and Drew boy or girl names?

Raphael is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.