Bernard vs Rafe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bernard

Boy #1,320 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave bear, strong as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #1,311 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew via English

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Bernard Rank #1,320

Rafe Rank #1,311

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #1320 for Bernard.

Is Bernard or Rafe more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Bernard at #1320 in the United States.

What do Bernard and Rafe mean?

Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Bernard and Rafe boy or girl names?

Bernard is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.