Raphael vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raphael

Boy #421 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine healer"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Raphael Rank #421

Eric Rank #252

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #421 for Raphael.

Is Raphael or Eric more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Raphael at #421 in the United States.

What do Raphael and Eric mean?

Raphael means "divine healer" (Hebrew origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Raphael and Eric boy or girl names?

Raphael is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.