Able vs Rafferty

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Able

Boy #5,312 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, transience"

Origin: Hebrew

American English

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Boy #5,163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"flood tide, abundance"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (rabhartach)

Irish English American

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Able Rank #5,312

Rafferty Rank #5,163

Rafferty is more popular, ranked #5163 vs #5312 for Able.

Is Able or Rafferty more popular?

Rafferty is more popular, ranked #5163 compared to Able at #5312 in the United States.

What do Able and Rafferty mean?

Able means "breath, vapor, transience" (Hebrew origin). Rafferty means "flood tide, abundance" (Irish Gaelic (rabhartach) origin).

Are Able and Rafferty boy or girl names?

Able is primarily a boy name. Rafferty is primarily a boy name.