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Aven vs Rafe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Aven Rank #1,157
Rafe Rank #1,311

Aven is more popular, ranked #1157 vs #1311 for Rafe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aven or Rafe more popular?

Aven is more popular, ranked #1157 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Aven and Rafe mean?

Aven means "river (from Celtic afon)" (Celtic origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Aven and Rafe boy or girl names?

Aven is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.

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