Osiel vs Rafe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Osiel

Boy #1,220 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my strength"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Mexican Latin American Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,220
Total SSA Count
165
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Oz, Osi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Rafe

Boy #1,311 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew via English

Cultural Roots

English British Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,311
Total SSA Count
148
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Osiel Rank #1,220
Rafe Rank #1,311

Osiel is more popular, ranked #1220 vs #1311 for Rafe.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Osiel ___

  • Osiel David
  • Osiel Emmanuel
  • Osiel Antonio
  • Osiel Jesus
  • Osiel Rafael
  • Osiel Miguel

Rafe ___

  • Rafe Edward
  • Rafe Henry
  • Rafe James
  • Rafe William
  • Rafe Oliver
  • Rafe George

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Osiel

Uriel Ezekiel Miriam Yael Ezra

If you choose Rafe

Hugo Otto Felix Cecily Imogen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Osiel or Rafe more popular?

Osiel is more popular, ranked #1220 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Osiel and Rafe mean?

Osiel means "God is my strength" (Hebrew origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Osiel and Rafe boy or girl names?

Osiel is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.

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