Raphael vs Walter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raphael

Boy #421 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine healer"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

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Raphael Rank #421

Walter Rank #271

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 vs #421 for Raphael.

Is Raphael or Walter more popular?

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 compared to Raphael at #421 in the United States.

What do Raphael and Walter mean?

Raphael means "divine healer" (Hebrew origin). Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin).

Are Raphael and Walter boy or girl names?

Raphael is primarily a boy name. Walter is primarily a boy name.