Major vs Raphael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Major

Boy #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#581
Total SSA Count
490
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Maj, May, Maie

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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

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Major Rank #581
Raphael Rank #421

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 vs #581 for Major.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Major ___

  • Major James
  • Major Lee
  • Major Cole
  • Major Reed
  • Major West
  • Major Blake

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 Major

Knox Legend True Blaze Crew

If you choose Raphael

Gabriel Sebastian Leonardo Beatrice Cecilia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Major or Raphael more popular?

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 compared to Major at #581 in the United States.

What do Major and Raphael mean?

Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin). Raphael means "divine healer" (Hebrew origin).

Are Major and Raphael boy or girl names?

Major is primarily a boy name. Raphael is primarily a boy name.

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