Raphael vs Karson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raphael

Boy #421 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine healer"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #398 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of marsh-dwellers"

Origin: Old Norse/English

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Raphael Rank #421

Karson Rank #398

Karson is more popular, ranked #398 vs #421 for Raphael.

Is Raphael or Karson more popular?

Karson is more popular, ranked #398 compared to Raphael at #421 in the United States.

What do Raphael and Karson mean?

Raphael means "divine healer" (Hebrew origin). Karson means "son of marsh-dwellers" (Old Norse/English origin).

Are Raphael and Karson boy or girl names?

Raphael is primarily a boy name. Karson is primarily a boy name.