Raphael vs Marcus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raphael

Boy #421 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine healer"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Raphael Rank #421

Marcus Rank #256

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #421 for Raphael.

Is Raphael or Marcus more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Raphael at #421 in the United States.

What do Raphael and Marcus mean?

Raphael means "divine healer" (Hebrew origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Raphael and Marcus boy or girl names?

Raphael is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.