Bodhe vs Rafe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bodhe

Boy #18,466 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shelter, hut"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#18,466
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Popularity Comparison

Bodhe Rank #18,466
Rafe Rank #1,311

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #18466 for Bodhe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bodhe or Rafe more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Bodhe at #18466 in the United States.

What do Bodhe and Rafe mean?

Bodhe means "shelter, hut" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Bodhe and Rafe boy or girl names?

Bodhe is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.

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