Raphael vs Emerson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raphael

Boy #421 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine healer"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

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Raphael Rank #421

Emerson Rank #270

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 vs #421 for Raphael.

Is Raphael or Emerson more popular?

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 compared to Raphael at #421 in the United States.

What do Raphael and Emerson mean?

Raphael means "divine healer" (Hebrew origin). Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin).

Are Raphael and Emerson boy or girl names?

Raphael is primarily a boy name. Emerson is primarily a boy name.