Essiah vs Refael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Essiah

Boy #4,368 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"salvation of the Lord"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American African American Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,368
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ess, Siah

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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

Essiah Rank #4,368
Refael Rank #4,481

Essiah is more popular, ranked #4368 vs #4481 for Refael.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Essiah ___

  • Essiah James
  • Essiah Emmanuel
  • Essiah Michael
  • Essiah David
  • Essiah Elijah
  • Essiah 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 Essiah

Josiah Elijah Amara Zion Messiah

If you choose Refael

Gavriel Uriel Michael Daniel Eliyahu

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Essiah or Refael more popular?

Essiah is more popular, ranked #4368 compared to Refael at #4481 in the United States.

What do Essiah and Refael mean?

Essiah means "salvation of the Lord" (Hebrew origin). Refael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Essiah and Refael boy or girl names?

Essiah is primarily a boy name. Refael is primarily a boy name.

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