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Rephael

♂ Boy

Pronounced REF-ay-el /ˈrɛf.aɪ.ɛl/Medium

Meaning: A Hebrew spelling of Raphael, 'God has healed' (rapha, 'heal,' + El, 'God') - the archangel of healing in scripture. A warm, faith-rooted name, which we note.Medium

In 30 seconds: A faith-rooted name: Rephael is a Hebrew spelling of Raphael, 'God has healed' (said 'REF-ay-el'). Warm and classic, which we note.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningA Hebrew spelling of Raphael, 'God has healed' (rapha, 'heal,' + El, 'God') - the archangel of healing in scripture. A warm, faith-rooted name, which we note.
U.S. rank (2025)#11709 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 76

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219922025

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

Rephael is a Hebrew form of Raphael, 'God has healed' (rapha + El), the healing archangel. A warm, faith-rooted classic, which we note - rare in this spelling in the U.S. (said 'REF-ay-el').

In the U.S. it appears rarely in this spelling, next to the common Raphael. Rare, faith-rooted, and warm.

Did you know? Rephael is a Hebrew spelling of Raphael, 'God has healed' - the name of the archangel of healing in scripture, which we note - warm and faith-rooted (said 'REF-ay-el').
Overall data confidence 55%
References - Rephael — Hebrew spelling of Raphael; 'God has healed'

Variations

RaphaelRefaelRafael

Nicknames

RephRafi

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If you like Rephael…

Raphael— the standard spelling
Rafael— the Spanish form
Refael— a spelling cousin
Gabriel— a like archangel name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rephael mean?

Rephael is a Hebrew spelling of Raphael, 'God has healed' - the archangel of healing, which we note.

How do you pronounce Rephael?

It's said REF-ay-el /ˈrɛf.aɪ.ɛl/ - three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Rephael a boy or girl name?

Rephael is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Rephael?

Rephael is a rare name in the U.S.

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