Stephen vs Rafael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Stephen Rank #378

Rafael Rank #222

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Stephen or Rafael more popular?

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Rafael mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Stephen and Rafael boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Rafael is primarily a boy name.