Rafael - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Rafael \r(a)-fael\ is pronounced rah-fah-EL. It is of Spanish origin. Variant of Raphael (Hebrew) "God has healed". Baseball player Rafael Palmiero.

Rafael has 7 variant forms: Rafe, Rafel, Rafello, Rafer, Raffaelo, Raffaello and Raphael.

Baby names that sound like Rafael are Raffael, Rafaelo and Rafal.

Rafael is a very popular male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Rafael. Click here to compare Rafael with related baby names.