Shepherd vs Rafael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shepherd

Boy #311 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Shepherd Rank #311

Rafael Rank #222

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 vs #311 for Shepherd.

Is Shepherd or Rafael more popular?

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 compared to Shepherd at #311 in the United States.

What do Shepherd and Rafael mean?

Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Shepherd and Rafael boy or girl names?

Shepherd is primarily a boy name. Rafael is primarily a boy name.