Raffael
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Raffael first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.
Over 111 babies have been named Raffael in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Raffael is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #6,868 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #6,868
- Total SSA Count
- 13
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About the Name Raffael
Raffael is a boy name .
Raffael is currently ranked #6,868 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Raffael include Raf, Raff, Raffy, Raffie, Ael, Aely, Aelie, Ray, Raie, and Rafkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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