Mario vs Rafael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafael

Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Italian Hebrew English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#222
Total SSA Count
1,614
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Rafa, Ray

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mario Rank #399
Rafael Rank #222

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 vs #399 for Mario.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mario ___

  • Mario Antonio
  • Mario Luis
  • Mario Jose
  • Mario Andres
  • Mario Felix
  • Mario Rafael

Rafael ___

  • Rafael Andres
  • Rafael Miguel
  • Rafael Antonio
  • Rafael Luis
  • Rafael Carlos
  • Rafael Eduardo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mario

Sofia Lucia Marco Isabella Carlos

If you choose Rafael

Isabella Valentina Gabriel Santiago Lucia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mario or Rafael more popular?

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 compared to Mario at #399 in the United States.

What do Mario and Rafael mean?

Mario means "of Mars, warrior" (Latin origin). Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mario and Rafael boy or girl names?

Mario is primarily a boy name. Rafael is primarily a boy name.

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