Reese vs Raphael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reese

Boy #621 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ardor, enthusiasm, fierceness"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #421 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine healer"

Origin: Hebrew

Italian Spanish French English Jewish

✓ All Clear

Reese Rank #621

Raphael Rank #421

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 vs #621 for Reese.

Is Reese or Raphael more popular?

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 compared to Reese at #621 in the United States.

What do Reese and Raphael mean?

Reese means "ardor, enthusiasm, fierceness" (Welsh origin). Raphael means "divine healer" (Hebrew origin).

Are Reese and Raphael boy or girl names?

Reese is primarily a boy name. Raphael is primarily a boy name.