Elohim vs Rafi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elohim

Boy #3,158 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine beings, gods"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Christian Jewish African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,158
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Eli, El, Ohim

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Rafi

Boy #3,192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Arabic South Asian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,192
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Raf

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Elohim Rank #3,158
Rafi Rank #3,192

Elohim is more popular, ranked #3158 vs #3192 for Rafi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elohim ___

  • Elohim Emmanuel
  • Elohim Jireh
  • Elohim David
  • Elohim Solomon
  • Elohim Isaiah
  • Elohim Michael

Rafi ___

  • Rafi James
  • Rafi Daniel
  • Rafi Alexander
  • Rafi Emmanuel
  • Rafi Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elohim

Zion Yahweh Elias Miriam Eden

If you choose Rafi

Mia Eli Yael Leila Noa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elohim or Rafi more popular?

Elohim is more popular, ranked #3158 compared to Rafi at #3192 in the United States.

What do Elohim and Rafi mean?

Elohim means "divine beings, gods" (Hebrew origin). Rafi means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elohim and Rafi boy or girl names?

Elohim is primarily a boy name. Rafi is primarily a boy name.

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