Anav vs Refael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Anav Rank #4,552
Refael Rank #4,481

Refael is more popular, ranked #4481 vs #4552 for Anav.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anav ___

  • Anav Eli
  • Anav David
  • Anav Moshe
  • Anav Yair
  • Anav Lior
  • Anav Oren

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 Anav

Talia Yael Itay Noa Eitan

If you choose Refael

Gavriel Uriel Michael Daniel Eliyahu

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anav or Refael more popular?

Refael is more popular, ranked #4481 compared to Anav at #4552 in the United States.

What do Anav and Refael mean?

Anav means "grape" (Hebrew ענב origin). Refael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Anav and Refael boy or girl names?

Anav is primarily a boy name. Refael is primarily a boy name.

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