Raphael vs Rafael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raphael

Boy #421 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine healer"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

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Raphael Rank #421

Rafael Rank #222

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 vs #421 for Raphael.

Is Raphael or Rafael more popular?

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 compared to Raphael at #421 in the United States.

What do Raphael and Rafael mean?

Raphael means "divine healer" (Hebrew origin). Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Raphael and Rafael boy or girl names?

Raphael is primarily a boy name. Rafael is primarily a boy name.