Raphael
Pronunciation: [ r-ahf-eye-EHL ]
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
Meaning & Origin
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #70,323
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
Also a Boy Name
Raphael is also used as a boy name, ranked #421.
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About the Name Raphael
Raphael is a girl name .
Is Raphael a boy or girl name? Raphael is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #70,323 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #421. Raphael is more commonly used as a boy name.
Raphael is currently ranked #70,323 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Raphael include Rap, Ray, Rapie, and Raphie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.