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Ralphael

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Ralphael

Pronounced RAF-ay-el /ˈræf.eɪ.ɛl/Medium

Meaning: Ralphael reads as a blended respelling of Raphael, from Hebrew Rephael, 'God has healed,' with the spelling pulled toward the familiar name Ralph. The meaning follows Raphael, the name of an archangel.Low

In 30 seconds: Ralphael is a respelling of Raphael, Hebrew for 'God has healed,' nudged toward Ralph. It saw use from around 1967 (said RAF-ay-el).
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningRalphael reads as a blended respelling of Raphael, from Hebrew Rephael, 'God has healed,' with the spelling pulled toward the familiar name Ralph. The meaning follows Raphael, the name of an archangel.
U.S. rank (2023)#8763 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1991
Total births (all-time)≈ 439

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199119672023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ralphael is a folk-blend spelling of Raphael, from Hebrew Rephael, 'God has healed,' the name of the archangel of healing; the extra l pulls it toward the everyday name Ralph. It appears in United States records from around 1967 and reached a small high around 1991. It was never common, given to only a couple dozen boys a year.

A boy named Ralphael then would be in his thirties now. The name reads as a heartfelt respelling that fuses two familiar names, though its Ralph-influenced form can puzzle readers; parents wanting the sound usually choose the standard Raphael or Rafael, and it has not revived.

Did you know? Ralphael blends Ralph into Raphael, the name of the healing archangel, from Hebrew for 'God has healed.'
Overall data confidence 35%
References - Ralphael — Folk-blend of Raphael (Hebrew Rephael) with Ralph

Variations

RaphaelRafaelRaphel

Nicknames

RalphRafe

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Raphael— the standard spelling of this name
Rafael— a close Spanish-form cousin
Ralph— the name blended into the spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ralphael mean?

It is a blended respelling of Raphael, Hebrew for 'God has healed,' influenced by Ralph.

How do you pronounce Ralphael?

It's said RAF-ay-el /ˈræf.eɪ.ɛl/, three syllables.

Is Ralphael a boy or girl name?

Ralphael is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Ralphael?

It has always been rare, a Raphael respelling given to only a couple dozen boys a year at its peak.

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