Rafael Barrow

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Rafael Barrow — Hebrew
122K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Rafael Barrow is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Rafael is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. Rafael is a masculine given name. It is a Portuguese and Spanish form of the Hebrew name Raphael. It translates to "God has healed" and "God heals" in Hebrew. Notable people with the name include: Rafael Araneda (born 1969), Chilean television personality Rafael Bittencourt (fl. 1991), Brazilian power metal composer and songwriter Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos (1933–2014), Spanish conductor and composer Rafael Kayanan (born 1962), Filipino-American artist Rafael Marín (born 1959), Spanish novelist, translator and comic book writer Rafaël Ouellet, Canadian film director Rafael L. The surname Barrow: Adama Barrow (born 1965), Gambian President Al Barrow (born 1968), English musician Anibal Barrow (1948–2013), Honduran journalist Bernard Barrow (1927–1993), American actor Clyde Barrow (1909–1934), American gangster, part of the Bonnie and Clyde crime duo Dean Barrow (born 1951), Belizean politician Ed Barrow (1868–1953), baseball executive Errol Barrow (1920–1987), Barbados founding prime minister Frances Elizabeth Barrow (1822–1894), American children's writer Geoff Barrow (born 1971), English musician Geoffrey Wallis Steuart Barrow (1924–2013), Scottish historian George Barrow (geologist). Rafael is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 122K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Rafael reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Rafael

Hebrew

Rafael is a masculine given name. It is a Portuguese and Spanish form of the Hebrew name Raphael. It translates to "God has healed" and "God heals" in Hebrew. Notable people with the name include: Rafael Araneda (born 1969), Chilean television personality Rafael Bittencourt (fl. 1991), Brazilian power metal composer and songwriter Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos (1933–2014), Spanish conductor and composer Rafael Kayanan (born 1962), Filipino-American artist Rafael Marín (born 1959), Spanish novelist, translator and comic book writer Rafaël Ouellet, Canadian film director Rafael L.

Surname: Barrow

Scottish

Adama Barrow (born 1965), Gambian President Al Barrow (born 1968), English musician Anibal Barrow (1948–2013), Honduran journalist Bernard Barrow (1927–1993), American actor Clyde Barrow (1909–1934), American gangster, part of the Bonnie and Clyde crime duo Dean Barrow (born 1951), Belizean politician Ed Barrow (1868–1953), baseball executive Errol Barrow (1920–1987), Barbados founding prime minister Frances Elizabeth Barrow (1822–1894), American children's writer Geoff Barrow (born 1971), English musician Geoffrey Wallis Steuart Barrow (1924–2013), Scottish historian George Barrow (geologist).

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Rafael is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Rafael by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Rafael Barrow:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

5
Soul Urge Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Rafael?
The first name Rafael originates from Hebrew. Rafael is a masculine given name. It is a Portuguese and Spanish form of the Hebrew name Raphael. It translates to "God has healed" and "God heals" in Hebrew. Notable people with the name include: Rafael Araneda (born 1969), Chilean television personality Rafael Bittencourt (fl. 1991), Brazilian power metal composer and songwriter Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos (1933–2014), Spanish conductor and composer Rafael Kayanan (born 1962), Filipino-American artist Rafael Marín (born 1959), Spanish novelist, translator and comic book writer Rafaël Ouellet, Canadian film director Rafael L.
When was Rafael most popular?
The name Rafael reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Barrow?
The surname Barrow originates from Scottish. Adama Barrow (born 1965), Gambian President Al Barrow (born 1968), English musician Anibal Barrow (1948–2013), Honduran journalist Bernard Barrow (1927–1993), American actor Clyde Barrow (1909–1934), American gangster, part of the Bonnie and Clyde crime duo Dean Barrow (born 1951), Belizean politician Ed Barrow (1868–1953), baseball executive Errol Barrow (1920–1987), Barbados founding prime minister Frances Elizabeth Barrow (1822–1894), American children's writer Geoff Barrow (born 1971), English musician Geoffrey Wallis Steuart Barrow (1924–2013), Scottish historian George Barrow (geologist).
What are the origins of the name Rafael Barrow?
The name Rafael Barrow combines two different traditions: the first name Rafael has Hebrew roots, while the surname Barrow originates from Scottish.
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