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Raphael

/ rah-fah-EL /
Boy French 3 syllables
Meaning
Raphael means God has healed (French).
Gender
Boy
Origin
French
Pronunciation
rah-fah-EL
Popularity
#394 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Raphael in the US, 1880–2025
1900192019401960198020002020

Raphael first appears in US records in 1882. It peaked in 2025, when 807 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 807.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Raphael popular?

Near its peak Raphael is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.

US babies given the name Raphael, by decade
2020s 3,992
2010s 4,722
2000s 3,173
1990s 2,952
1980s 2,286
1970s 1,762
1960s 1,107
1950s 893
1940s 655
1930s 688
1920s 1,001
1910s 767
1900s 136
1890s 96
1880s 28

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Raphael mean?

Raphaël is the French form of Raphael, “God has healed.”

Nicknames for Raphael

  • Rafa

Names like Raphael

French names with a similar feel and popularity.

Boy
Gabriel
GAY-bree-el
God is my strength · Hebrew
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Michael
MY-kul
Who is like God? · Hebrew
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Nathaniel
nə-THAN-yəl
God has given · hebrew

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Names that pair well with Raphael

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roy
king · french
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BOH
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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Raphael mean?

Raphael means God has healed. Raphaël is the French form of Raphael, “God has healed.”

What is the origin of the name Raphael?

Raphael is of French origin.

How do you pronounce Raphael?

Raphael is pronounced “rah-fah-EL.”

Is Raphael a boy or a girl name?

Raphael is most commonly used as a boy name.

Is Raphael a popular name right now?

Raphael is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.

How popular is the name Raphael?

In 2025, Raphael ranked #394 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Raphael most popular?

Raphael was most popular in 2025, when about 807 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What are common nicknames for Raphael?

Common nicknames for Raphael include Rafa.

What names are similar to Raphael?

Names similar to Raphael include Gabriel, Michael, Emanuel, Nathaniel.

What names go well with Raphael?

French names that pair well with Raphael include Amy, Paul, Charlotte, Louise, Roy.