Raphael vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raphael

Boy #421 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine healer"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Raphael Rank #421

Samson Rank #523

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Raphael or Samson more popular?

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Raphael and Samson mean?

Raphael means "divine healer" (Hebrew origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Raphael and Samson boy or girl names?

Raphael is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.