Raphael vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raphael

Boy #421 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine healer"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Raphael Rank #421

Paul Rank #264

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #421 for Raphael.

Is Raphael or Paul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Raphael at #421 in the United States.

What do Raphael and Paul mean?

Raphael means "divine healer" (Hebrew origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Raphael and Paul boy or girl names?

Raphael is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.