Lavi vs Refael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lavi Rank #4,678
Refael Rank #4,481

Refael is more popular, ranked #4481 vs #4678 for Lavi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lavi ___

  • Lavi Yosef
  • Lavi David
  • Lavi Noam
  • Lavi Eitan
  • Lavi Avi
  • Lavi Or

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 Lavi

Ori Tali Avi Noa Itay

If you choose Refael

Gavriel Uriel Michael Daniel Eliyahu

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lavi or Refael more popular?

Refael is more popular, ranked #4481 compared to Lavi at #4678 in the United States.

What do Lavi and Refael mean?

Lavi means "lion" (Hebrew origin). Refael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lavi and Refael boy or girl names?

Lavi is primarily a boy name. Refael is primarily a boy name.

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