Raf vs Zahel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raf

Boy #44,839 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God heals"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Dutch Belgian Hebrew English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#44,839
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Raf Rank #44,839
Zahel Rank #44,900

Raf is more popular, ranked #44839 vs #44900 for Zahel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Raf ___

  • Raf James
  • Raf Oliver
  • Raf Leo
  • Raf Sebastian
  • Raf Max

Zahel ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Raf

Leo Sasha Bram Nico

If you choose Zahel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raf or Zahel more popular?

Raf is more popular, ranked #44839 compared to Zahel at #44900 in the United States.

What do Raf and Zahel mean?

Raf means "God heals" (Hebrew origin).

Are Raf and Zahel boy or girl names?

Raf is primarily a boy name. Zahel is primarily a boy name.

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