Infographic of Raphael name meaning, which is “The divine healer,” from the Hebrew rophe (healer) and El (God).
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Raphael Name Popularity

How popular is the name Raphael? Here’s everything we know.

Year Rank # Births % Births
1910 — 6 0.0017%
1911 — 10 0.0027%
1912 — 13 0.0026%
1913 — 20 0.0035%
1914 — 51 0.0073%
1915 — 56 0.0062%
1916 — 57 0.0059%
1917 — 39 0.0039%
1918 — 52 0.0048%
1919 — 61 0.0058%
1920 — 40 0.0036%
1921 — 44 0.0038%
1922 — 80 0.0072%
1923 — 47 0.0042%
1924 — 49 0.0042%
1925 — 47 0.0042%
1926 — 45 0.0041%
1927 — 31 0.0028%
1928 — 56 0.0052%
1929 — 42 0.0041%
1930 — 56 0.0054%
1931 — 43 0.0044%
1932 — 22 0.0022%
1933 — 27 0.0029%
1934 — 21 0.0022%
1935 — 28 0.0029%
1936 — 41 0.0043%
1937 — 27 0.0027%
1938 — 15 0.0015%
1939 — 28 0.0028%
1940 — 23 0.0022%
1941 — 15 0.0013%
1942 — 25 0.002%
1943 — 22 0.0017%
1944 — 11 0.0009%
1945 — 36 0.003%
1946 — 25 0.0017%
1947 — 35 0.0021%
1948 — 36 0.0023%
1949 — 24 0.0015%
1950 — 27 0.0017%
1951 — 28 0.0017%
1952 — 41 0.0023%
1953 — 31 0.0018%
1954 — 60 0.0033%
1955 — 52 0.0028%
1956 — 54 0.0029%
1957 — 53 0.0028%
1958 — 54 0.0029%
1959 — 59 0.0031%
1960 — 56 0.003%
1961 — 65 0.0034%
1962 — 65 0.0035%
1963 — 57 0.0032%
1964 — 61 0.0035%
1965 — 47 0.0029%
1966 — 69 0.0044%
1967 — 76 0.005%
1968 — 78 0.0052%
1969 — 102 0.0066%
1970 — 122 0.0077%
1971 — 130 0.0087%
1972 — 123 0.009%
1973 — 138 0.0106%
1974 — 113 0.0087%
1975 — 128 0.01%
1976 — 130 0.0101%
1977 — 142 0.0105%
1978 — 121 0.009%
1979 — 109 0.0077%
1980 — 116 0.0079%
1981 — 122 0.0083%
1982 — 140 0.0094%
1983 — 132 0.0089%
1984 — 158 0.0106%
1985 — 217 0.0143%
1986 — 229 0.0152%
1987 — 206 0.0135%
1988 — 263 0.0169%
1989 — 276 0.0171%
1990 — 408 0.0246%
1991 — 325 0.0199%
1992 — 262 0.0164%
1993 — 219 0.014%
1994 — 216 0.0141%
1995 — 203 0.0135%
1996 — 222 0.0148%
1997 — 234 0.0158%
1998 — 202 0.0135%
1999 — 219 0.0146%
2000 — 244 0.016%
2001 — 212 0.0141%
2002 — 222 0.0148%
2003 — 208 0.0137%
2004 — 256 0.0168%
2005 — 277 0.0181%
2006 — 277 0.0177%
2007 — 287 0.0182%
2008 — 364 0.0236%
2009 — 362 0.0242%
2010 — 320 0.0222%
2011 — 306 0.0215%
2012 — 336 0.0236%
2013 — 368 0.0258%
2014 — 405 0.0278%
2015 — 492 0.0338%
2016 — 502 0.0348%
2017 — 501 0.0359%
2018 — 480 0.0349%
2019 — 503 0.0372%
2020 — 491 0.0386%
2021 — 507 0.0415%
2022 — 595 0.0451%
2023 — 658 0.0508%

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Names Like Raphael

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What names are variants of Raphael?

Mix it up with these names that are a variation of the name Raphael.

Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender
Falito

Healing God

Hebrew

Rafael

God heals

Spanish

Rafaelle

Healing God

Hebrew

Rafaello

Healing God

Hebrew

Rafaelo

Healing God

Hebrew

Rafal

Healing God

Hebrew

Rafe

Wolf counsel

Scandinavian

Rafel

Healing God

Spanish

Rafello

Healing God

Spanish

Raffael

Healing God

Hebrew

Raffaello

Healing God

Spanish

Raphaello

Healing God

Hebrew

Raphello

Healing God

Hebrew

Ravel

Healing God

Hebrew

What names sound like Raphael?

If you like how Raphael sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Raphael.

Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender
Raffaelo

Form of Rafael

Spanish

Lists With Raphael

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Siblings of Raphael

Mamas with kids named Raphael also have kids with these names.

Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender
Samuel

Name of God

Hebrew

6 Comments

  1. We choose the name Raphael based on a few factors.
    One, our cultural backgrounds and origin. We have a combination of Asian, Hispanic and Italian mix and so we wanted a name that represented all three of those backgrounds. We found the name Raphael was know in each of our culturals combined. It is also a name used in religious context even though that wasn’t our main reason but found that as another factor of liking it but not for religious context.
    Two, the meaning and how it flows/sounds with the last name. When looking up what it means we loved it and found it suitable for us. And saying it with our last name was melodical. I believe a name should flow and sound well when said aloud.
    Three, we agreeded on it and kept it our secret until he got here. As long as the parents agree that’s all that matters. And not mentioning the name the whole pregnancy gave us privacy and didn’t allow opinions from family.

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  2. Raphael means, “God heals” and I love to be reminded of that throughout my son’s life. Also, we have another son named Leonardo so it’s fun to have another member of the TMNT ?

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    • My son’s name is Leonardo and if I have one more son in future I will name him Raphael. I love both this names. I think Raphael is so beautiful name as Leonardo.

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  3. We had Raphael part of the name list me & his dad created. Didn’t know that was going be his name until after he came out & I saw his face. When I saw his face Raphael popped in my head. What I love about his name it means God healed. Raphael is a very busy, happy & silly baby boy. He gives the best kisses

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  4. We named our son Raphael after the archangel Raphael who is the “healer” or “physician” of the archangels. He protects women who are expecting or delivering a baby. He has interceded for us many times during our pregnancy.

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  5. I chose Raphael because I like the name to begin with, and the meaning behind the name just sealed the deal

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