boy's name
Jean-Raphaël
ZHAHN-rah-fah-EL (French)
- Origin French
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 4
- Letters 12
- Births on record 511
Jean-Raphaël is a boy's name with 4 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Jean-Raphaël is a name of French origin.
- Peaked in France in 1970, when 15 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1946.
- 4 syllables.
Jean-Raphaël Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1940s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 15 |
| 1950s | 50 |
| 1960s | 65 |
| 1970s | 120 |
| 1980s | 75 |
| 1990s | 55 |
| 2000s | 45 |
| 2010s | 20 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 15 |
How Popular Is Jean-Raphaël?
In 2023, Jean-Raphaël was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Jean-Raphaël Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Jean-Raphaël Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Jean-Raphael | Jean-Raphael is a spelling of Jean-Raphaël, used in Canada, where it ranks #2,636. | 56 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Jean-Raphaël
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jean-Raphaël Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jean-Raphaël over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jean-Raphaël
- French ZHAHN-rah-fah-EL
Sibling Names for Jean-Raphaël
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jean-Raphaël — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jean-Raphaël
Is Jean-Raphaël a girl's or a boy's name?
Jean-Raphaël is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jean-Raphaël?
Jean-Raphaël has 4 syllables.
When was Jean-Raphaël most popular?
Jean-Raphaël peaked in 1970, when 15 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.