Rafal

Q: How popular is the name Rafal?

Rafal is ranked #17700 in popularity for boy names.

Boy Name #17,700 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Rafal is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Rafal often also consider Kunal, Castro, .

Popularity Over Time

#17,700

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #17,700
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Rafael #222

Nicknames

Raf Ray Rafie

Middle Name Ideas

Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style

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Rafal Brooks

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Rafal Dominic

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Rafal Charles

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Ronney Boy Old Norse Castro Boy Latin Kunal Boy Sanskrit Esquiel Boy Hebrew Celina Boy Greek Hurman Boy Turkic Ayatollah Boy Arabic Ramona Boy Germanic

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rafal

Is Rafal a boy or girl name?

Rafal is primarily used as a boy name.

How popular is the name Rafal?

Rafal is currently ranked #17700 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Rafal?

Common nicknames for Rafal include Raf, Ray, and Rafie.

Is Rafal a common or rare name?

Rafal is an uncommon name, ranked #17700 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Rafal

Rafal is a boy name .

Rafal is currently ranked #17,700 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Rafal include Raf, Ray, and Rafie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Rafal include Rafael . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.