Rafael
Pronunciation: [ r-ahf-eye-EHL ]
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
Meaning & Origin
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #23,736
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Also a Boy Name
Rafael is also used as a boy name, ranked #222.
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About the Name Rafael
Rafael is a girl name .
Is Rafael a boy or girl name? Rafael is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #23,736 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #222. Rafael is more commonly used as a boy name.
Rafael is currently ranked #23,736 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Rafael include Raf, Ray, Rafie, and Rafaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Rafael include Rafaela, Rafaella . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.