Chares vs Raphiel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chares

Boy #30,601 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Grace, divine favor, loving-kindness"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Ancient Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#30,601
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Cha, Char, Chary

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Chares Rank #30,601
Raphiel Rank #30,469

Raphiel is more popular, ranked #30469 vs #30601 for Chares.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chares ___

  • Chares Alexander
  • Chares Dmitri
  • Chares Leon

Raphiel ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Chares

Lysander Demetrius Theron

If you choose Raphiel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chares or Raphiel more popular?

Raphiel is more popular, ranked #30469 compared to Chares at #30601 in the United States.

What do Chares and Raphiel mean?

Chares means "Grace, divine favor, loving-kindness" (Greek origin).

Are Chares and Raphiel boy or girl names?

Chares is primarily a boy name. Raphiel is primarily a boy name.

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