Raphael vs Russell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raphael

Boy #421 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine healer"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #368 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

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Raphael Rank #421

Russell Rank #368

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 vs #421 for Raphael.

Is Raphael or Russell more popular?

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 compared to Raphael at #421 in the United States.

What do Raphael and Russell mean?

Raphael means "divine healer" (Hebrew origin). Russell means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin).

Are Raphael and Russell boy or girl names?

Raphael is primarily a boy name. Russell is primarily a boy name.