Abe vs Rafe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abe

Boy #2,424 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"exalted father"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,311 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew via English

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Abe Rank #2,424

Rafe Rank #1,311

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #2424 for Abe.

Is Abe or Rafe more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Abe at #2424 in the United States.

What do Abe and Rafe mean?

Abe means "exalted father" (Hebrew origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Abe and Rafe boy or girl names?

Abe is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.