Rafael

Boy's name

Rafael is a name of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name רָפָאֵל (Rafa'el) meaning "God has healed" or "God heals."

Meaning God has healed
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 1,614
Peak year 2006

Appears In These Collections

Spanish

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Rafael Nadal - Tennis player, multiple Grand Slam champion.
  • Rafael van der Vaart - Soccer player, former Dutch international.
  • Rafael Marquez - Soccer player, Mexican legend.
  • Rafael Correa - Politician, former President of Ecuador.
  • Rafael Palmeiro - Baseball player, 500+ home runs.
  • Rafael Benitez - Soccer manager, won Champions League.
  • Rafael dos Anjos - MMA fighter, former UFC champion.
  • Rafael Furcal - Baseball player, World Series champion.
  • Rafael Amaya - Actor, known for "El Señor de los Cielos."

Brothers for Rafael

Boy names closely related to Rafael

Alan Noel Victor Matias Nicolas Marco Sebastian Leonardo

Sisters for Rafael

Girl names closely related to Rafael

Daniela Alessandra Alicia Elianna Elisa Aliana Jazmin Karla

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Rafael

Rafaela Raphael

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