Quick poll: Gabriel or Raphael

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Please comment which you prefer and, if you can, why. Nicknames not an issue.

Gabriel.
Raphael sounds really 'wet' and a bit pretentious.

I never normally comment on baby name threads but this popped up in Active.

I knew a Gabriel who was mercilessly bullied about his name for years (I did what I could to stand up for him). He's over 40 now and it's still impacting his life.

Don't like either much - a bit too OT.
Of the two, Gabriel but might get shortened to Gay.
Raphael seems a bit downmarket, sorry.

Raphael by far. Gabriel, is an angel to me.

Both are gorgeous though I think Raphael/Rafe might be slightly easier to pull off but really, either.

Gabriel because it's one of my two favourite male names. I do like Raphael too though.

Gabriel seems to be slightly ahead... That’s H’s preference; Raphael is mine (and it’s sort of a family name). Interesting to hear your thoughts, thank you!

I love both but I prefer Raphael.

Both.

Both beautiful names, but I prefer Raphael.

I love both but slightly prefer Raphael

Gabriel.

One of my favourite names.

OMG neither, both are hideous.

Raphael but I like both a lot.

Gabriel is the best of the two. Strong & classy.

Raphael being ‘a bit downmarket’ must be one of the funniest name opinions I’ve seen even in this parallel universe of baby names reactions.

Raphael 100 times over. I'm afraid I'm just not keen on Gabriel, although it's a perfectly good solid name, just not my taste.

Gabriel

To those saying Raphael is a turtle...

He was an Archangel first, and then a famous Italian renaissance painter

All the superhero ninja turtles were named after renaissance painters I think, wasn't there a Michelangelo as well?

Raphael! Lovely name

Gabriel

Gabriel

Raphael for me, strong and reminds me of the painter. Gabriel always makes me think of the female name Gabby which I'm not keen on.

Raphael. Both are nice though

Raphael. Love Rafa as nn.