Adolf vs Rafe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adolf

Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#26,599
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Rafe

Boy #1,311 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew via English

Cultural Roots

English British Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,311
Total SSA Count
148
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Adolf Rank #26,599
Rafe Rank #1,311

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adolf or Rafe more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Adolf and Rafe mean?

Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Adolf and Rafe boy or girl names?

Adolf is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.

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