Ryan vs Rafael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ryan Rank #87

Rafael Rank #222

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #222 for Rafael.

Is Ryan or Rafael more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Rafael at #222 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Rafael mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ryan and Rafael boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Rafael is primarily a boy name.