Raphael vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raphael

Boy #421 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine healer"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Raphael Rank #421

Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #421 for Raphael.

Is Raphael or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Raphael at #421 in the United States.

What do Raphael and Jay mean?

Raphael means "divine healer" (Hebrew origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Raphael and Jay boy or girl names?

Raphael is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.