Raphael vs Maximilian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raphael

Boy #421 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine healer"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #587 Most Popular 5 Syllables

"the greatest"

Origin: Latin (Maximus)

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Raphael Rank #421

Maximilian Rank #587

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 vs #587 for Maximilian.

Is Raphael or Maximilian more popular?

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 compared to Maximilian at #587 in the United States.

What do Raphael and Maximilian mean?

Raphael means "divine healer" (Hebrew origin). Maximilian means "the greatest" (Latin (Maximus) origin).

Are Raphael and Maximilian boy or girl names?

Raphael is primarily a boy name. Maximilian is primarily a boy name.