Raphael

Meaning of Raphael

Raphael means "God has healed" or "God heals."

Raphael has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Raphael

Raphael is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #394 in 2025 from #619 in 2000.

Notable people named Raphael

• Raphael
  Renaissance master painter/architect
• Raphael Nadal
  Professional tennis player
• Raphael Warnock
  U.S. Senator
• Raphael Saadiq
  Singer, songwriter, musician
• Raphael Sbarge
  American actor

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Questions about the name Raphael

What does the name Raphael mean?

Raphael means raphael means "god has healed" or "god heals.", and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Raphael a boy's or a girl's name?

Raphael is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Raphael?

In 2025, Raphael ranked #394 for boys, up from #420 the year before.

When was Raphael most popular?

Raphael peaked at #394 in 2025.