Alder vs Rafe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alder

Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

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Boy #1,311 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew via English

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Alder Rank #1,424

Rafe Rank #1,311

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #1424 for Alder.

Is Alder or Rafe more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Alder at #1424 in the United States.

What do Alder and Rafe mean?

Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Alder and Rafe boy or girl names?

Alder is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.