Raphael vs Rio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raphael

Boy #421 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine healer"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

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Raphael Rank #421

Rio Rank #517

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 vs #517 for Rio.

Is Raphael or Rio more popular?

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 compared to Rio at #517 in the United States.

What do Raphael and Rio mean?

Raphael means "divine healer" (Hebrew origin). Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin).

Are Raphael and Rio boy or girl names?

Raphael is primarily a boy name. Rio is primarily a boy name.