Rafael \r(a)-fael\ as a boy's name is pronounced rah-fah-EL. It is of Spanish origin. Variant of Raphael (Hebrew) "God has healed". Baseball player Rafael Palmiero.

Rafael has 7 variant forms: Rafe, Rafel, Rafello, Rafer, Raffaelo, Raffaello and Raphael.

Baby names that sound like Rafael are Raffael, Rafaelo and Rafal.