Raymond vs Rafael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raymond

Boy #380 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Raymond Rank #380

Rafael Rank #222

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 vs #380 for Raymond.

Is Raymond or Rafael more popular?

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 compared to Raymond at #380 in the United States.

What do Raymond and Rafael mean?

Raymond means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Raymond and Rafael boy or girl names?

Raymond is primarily a boy name. Rafael is primarily a boy name.