Francisco vs Raphael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Francisco

Boy #307 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"Free man, Frenchman"

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Italian Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#307
Total SSA Count
1,104
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Paco, Pancho, Fran

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Francisco Rank #307
Raphael Rank #421

Francisco is more popular, ranked #307 vs #421 for Raphael.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Francisco ___

  • Francisco Jose
  • Francisco Antonio
  • Francisco Miguel
  • Francisco David
  • Francisco Luis

Raphael ___

  • Raphael James
  • Raphael Alexander
  • Raphael Louis
  • Raphael Antoine
  • Raphael Emilio
  • Raphael Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Francisco

Isabella Sofia Catalina Miguel Alejandro

If you choose Raphael

Gabriel Sebastian Leonardo Beatrice Cecilia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Francisco or Raphael more popular?

Francisco is more popular, ranked #307 compared to Raphael at #421 in the United States.

What do Francisco and Raphael mean?

Francisco means "Free man, Frenchman". Raphael means "divine healer" (Hebrew origin).

Are Francisco and Raphael boy or girl names?

Francisco is primarily a boy name. Raphael is primarily a boy name.

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