#2222024 rank
2006peak year
82,984babies named Rafael since 1880
▲ +16%5-year trend
Rafael popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Rafael mean?
The Spanish and Portuguese form of Raphael, from Hebrew Refa'el 'God has healed', the archangel. It thrives across Iberian and Latin American cultures.
OriginHebrew
Syllables2
Genderboy
Styleclassic, mythic
Names like Rafael
Same era, same vibe — if you like Rafael, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Rafaels
- Rafael Nadal, tennis player
Spellings & variants
RaphaelRafa
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