Rafel

Q: How popular is the name Rafel?

Rafel is ranked #31971 in popularity for boy names.

Boy Name #31,971 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Rafel is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Rafel often also consider Worn, Sprague, Jaqual .

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Popularity Over Time

#31,971

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #31,971
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Rafe #1311

Nicknames

Raf Ray Rafie

Middle Name Ideas

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Rafel Charles

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Rafel Jayden

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Rafel Dominic

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Rafel Diego

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Rafel Andrew

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Rafel Damian

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Rafel Adriel

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Rafel Brooks

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Rafel Angel

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Rafel Bennett

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Laycen Boy Modern American / Greek Iason Jaqual Boy Hebrew via French Sprague Boy Old French Worn Boy Proto-Germanic Luvender Boy Latin Blanche Boy French Thiel Boy Old High German

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rafel

Is Rafel a boy or girl name?

Rafel is primarily used as a boy name.

How popular is the name Rafel?

Rafel is currently ranked #31971 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Rafel?

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

Is Rafel a common or rare name?

Rafel is an uncommon name, ranked #31971 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Rafel

Rafel is a boy name .

Rafel is currently ranked #31,971 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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

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