US Popularity:988
Origin:French
Meaning:God has healed
They say love has healing properties, and nowhere is this more true than when it comes to unconditional parental love! Raphael is a classic boy's name of Hebrew origin that is particularly popular in both France and Italy. It means "God has healed," a soothing and calming thought, particularly for a parent with religious beliefs. Raphael was a renowned Renaissance painter, so revered he enjoyed mononymous status and is recognizable by his first name alone. Whether you're an art enthusiast or an old-school fan of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle's Raphael, this name might just heal your name-hunting woes!

Famous People Named Raphael

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  • Raphael
    Painter

Raphael Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Raphael is currently #2077 on The Bump
Boy:Raphael is currently #623 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Raphael is currently #988 in U.S. births
Boy:Raphael is currently #335 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#988
in 2022
+ 112
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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