Achilles vs Rafe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Achilles

Boy #1,223 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who causes distress"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,311 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew via English

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Achilles Rank #1,223

Rafe Rank #1,311

Achilles is more popular, ranked #1223 vs #1311 for Rafe.

Is Achilles or Rafe more popular?

Achilles is more popular, ranked #1223 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Achilles and Rafe mean?

Achilles means "he who causes distress" (Greek origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Achilles and Rafe boy or girl names?

Achilles is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.