Archibald vs Rafe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Archibald

Boy #1,179 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"genuine, bold"

Origin: Germanic

Scottish English American

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Boy #1,311 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew via English

English British Jewish American

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Archibald Rank #1,179

Rafe Rank #1,311

Archibald is more popular, ranked #1179 vs #1311 for Rafe.

Is Archibald or Rafe more popular?

Archibald is more popular, ranked #1179 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Archibald and Rafe mean?

Archibald means "genuine, bold" (Germanic origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Archibald and Rafe boy or girl names?

Archibald is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.