Raphael vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raphael

Boy #421 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine healer"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Raphael Rank #421

Hector Rank #381

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #421 for Raphael.

Is Raphael or Hector more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Raphael at #421 in the United States.

What do Raphael and Hector mean?

Raphael means "divine healer" (Hebrew origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Raphael and Hector boy or girl names?

Raphael is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.