Ansel vs Rafe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ansel

Boy #1,290 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine protection"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #1,311 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew via English

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Ansel Rank #1,290

Rafe Rank #1,311

Ansel is more popular, ranked #1290 vs #1311 for Rafe.

Is Ansel or Rafe more popular?

Ansel is more popular, ranked #1290 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Ansel and Rafe mean?

Ansel means "divine protection" (Germanic origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Ansel and Rafe boy or girl names?

Ansel is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.