Bailey vs Rafe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bailey

Boy #1,270 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"outer wall of a castle (bailey)"

Origin: Old French

English American Scottish

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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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Bailey Rank #1,270

Rafe Rank #1,311

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 vs #1311 for Rafe.

Is Bailey or Rafe more popular?

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Bailey and Rafe mean?

Bailey means "outer wall of a castle (bailey)" (Old French origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Bailey and Rafe boy or girl names?

Bailey is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.