Raphael vs Sterling

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raphael

Boy #421 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine healer"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

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Raphael Rank #421

Sterling Rank #373

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 vs #421 for Raphael.

Is Raphael or Sterling more popular?

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 compared to Raphael at #421 in the United States.

What do Raphael and Sterling mean?

Raphael means "divine healer" (Hebrew origin). Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin).

Are Raphael and Sterling boy or girl names?

Raphael is primarily a boy name. Sterling is primarily a boy name.