Rafael

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Description:
Rafael is far more popular than the original Raphael and really hit the mainstream thanks to popular tennis player Rafael Nadal. It's not hard to see why this name has become so in vogue lately–it's exotic, mysterious and elegant–a real triple threat.
Popularity:
How popular is Rafael? Here's how many babies were named Rafael over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
 Ranking   Name
Famous Namesakes:
Tennis player Rafael Nadal, Baseball payer Rafael Palmeiro
Celebrity Babies:
Son of Ana Ortiz, Son of Guy Ritchie
Syllables:
3
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