Abishai vs Refael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abishai

Boy #4,395 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my father is a gift"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian Jewish African Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,395
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Abi, Shai

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Refael

Boy #4,481 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Sephardic Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,481
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Rafi, Refa, Eli

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Popularity Comparison

Abishai Rank #4,395
Refael Rank #4,481

Abishai is more popular, ranked #4395 vs #4481 for Refael.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abishai ___

  • Abishai James
  • Abishai Emmanuel
  • Abishai David
  • Abishai Michael
  • Abishai Samuel
  • Abishai Joseph

Refael ___

  • Refael Moshe
  • Refael David
  • Refael Yosef
  • Refael Chaim
  • Refael Aaron
  • Refael Yitzchak

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abishai

Joab Asahel Elihu Jedidiah Miriam

If you choose Refael

Gavriel Uriel Michael Daniel Eliyahu

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abishai or Refael more popular?

Abishai is more popular, ranked #4395 compared to Refael at #4481 in the United States.

What do Abishai and Refael mean?

Abishai means "my father is a gift" (Hebrew origin). Refael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Abishai and Refael boy or girl names?

Abishai is primarily a boy name. Refael is primarily a boy name.

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