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Refael

♂ Boy

Pronounced reh-fah-EL /ˌrɛ.fɑˈɛl/Medium

Meaning: Hebrew form of Raphael — 'God heals; God has healed' — the archangel of healingHigh

In 30 seconds: God heals: Refael is the Hebrew Raphael — the archangel of healing. Devout, soothing, and strong.

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Origin HighHebrew

MeaningHebrew form of Raphael — 'God heals; God has healed' — the archangel of healing

U.S. rank (2025)#4355 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births24 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 344

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Refael is the Hebrew form of Raphael — 'God heals; God has healed' — the archangel of healing (one of the seven archangels). A devout, soothing name in Jewish and Israeli families.

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, God-heals at the root, and soothing.

Did you know? Raphael, 'God heals', is the archangel of healing — Refael is the Hebrew form, devout and soothing, used in Israeli and Jewish families.

Overall data confidence 82%

Behind the Name — Raphael — Hebrew form

Variations

RaphaelRafaelRefoel

Nicknames

Refi

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If you like Refael…

Rafael— the Spanish form

Raphael— the standard spelling

Gabriel— a fellow archangel name

Michael— another archangel name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Refael mean?

Refael is the Hebrew Raphael — 'God heals; God has healed'.

How do you pronounce Refael?

It's said reh-fah-EL /ˌrɛ.fɑˈɛl/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Refael a boy or girl name?

Refael is a boy's name.

How popular is Refael?

Refael is a rare name in the U.S.