Matan 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

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Popularity Comparison

Matan Rank #4,330
Refael Rank #4,481

Matan is more popular, ranked #4330 vs #4481 for Refael.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Matan ___

  • Matan David
  • Matan Eli
  • Matan Joseph
  • Matan Aaron
  • Matan Benjamin

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 Matan

Yoav Noa Lior Tamar Itay

If you choose Refael

Gavriel Uriel Michael Daniel Eliyahu

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matan or Refael more popular?

Matan is more popular, ranked #4330 compared to Refael at #4481 in the United States.

What do Matan and Refael mean?

Matan means "gift from God" (Hebrew origin). Refael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Matan and Refael boy or girl names?

Matan is primarily a boy name. Refael is primarily a boy name.

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