Serafin vs Yaniel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Serafin

Boy #5,630 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"burning, fiery one"

Origin: Hebrew (saraf)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Catholic Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,630
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sera, Fin

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Yaniel

Boy #5,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious (via John/Juan origin)"

Origin: Hebrew via Spanish

Cultural Roots

Cuban Latin American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,579
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yani

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Popularity Comparison

Serafin Rank #5,630
Yaniel Rank #5,579

Yaniel is more popular, ranked #5579 vs #5630 for Serafin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Serafin ___

  • Serafin Antonio
  • Serafin Manuel
  • Serafin Jose
  • Serafin Pablo
  • Serafin Miguel
  • Serafin Luis

Yaniel ___

  • Yaniel Antonio
  • Yaniel Jose
  • Yaniel Luis
  • Yaniel Miguel
  • Yaniel Carlos
  • Yaniel Rafael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Serafin

Rafael Gabriel Miguel Diego Camila

If you choose Yaniel

Yoann Liosbany Yordan Yaneisy Dayane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Serafin or Yaniel more popular?

Yaniel is more popular, ranked #5579 compared to Serafin at #5630 in the United States.

What do Serafin and Yaniel mean?

Serafin means "burning, fiery one" (Hebrew (saraf) origin). Yaniel means "God is gracious (via John/Juan origin)" (Hebrew via Spanish origin).

Are Serafin and Yaniel boy or girl names?

Serafin is primarily a boy name. Yaniel is primarily a boy name.

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