Raphael vs Major

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raphael

Boy #421 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine healer"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

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Raphael Rank #421

Major Rank #581

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 vs #581 for Major.

Is Raphael or Major more popular?

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 compared to Major at #581 in the United States.

What do Raphael and Major mean?

Raphael means "divine healer" (Hebrew origin). Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin).

Are Raphael and Major boy or girl names?

Raphael is primarily a boy name. Major is primarily a boy name.