Rafael
Boy name · Hebrew · pronounced rah-fah-EL
Verified name
What does Rafael mean?
God has healed
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 210 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 189 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Rafa
Variant: Raphael
Related: Rafaela
Using Rafael across cultures
Classic biblical and artistic name widely used across cultures.
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