Raphael is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #180 in 2021 with 293 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 368 births ranking #142. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 523.4%. In 2021, approximately 1 in every 1,007 boys born was named Raphael. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Raphael is a distinguished Hebrew classic meaning God has healed. It feels artistic, spiritual, and substantial all at once.
The name is important in Jewish, Christian, and wider cultural tradition through the archangel Raphael. Its long history and beauty of sound have kept it enduringly attractive.