Hugo vs Raphael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugo

Boy #405 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mind, spirit, heart"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Germanic French Spanish Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#405
Total SSA Count
797
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hugh, Hugs

Playground Safety Score

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Raphael

Boy #421 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine healer"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish French English Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#421
Total SSA Count
744
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Rafe, Raffy, Rafi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hugo Rank #405
Raphael Rank #421

Hugo is more popular, ranked #405 vs #421 for Raphael.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hugo ___

  • Hugo James
  • Hugo Alexander
  • Hugo William
  • Hugo Felix
  • Hugo Sebastian
  • Hugo Edmund

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 Hugo

Violet Arthur Beatrice Jasper Matilda

If you choose Raphael

Gabriel Sebastian Leonardo Beatrice Cecilia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hugo or Raphael more popular?

Hugo is more popular, ranked #405 compared to Raphael at #421 in the United States.

What do Hugo and Raphael mean?

Hugo means "mind, spirit, heart" (Germanic origin). Raphael means "divine healer" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hugo and Raphael boy or girl names?

Hugo is primarily a boy name. Raphael is primarily a boy name.

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