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Cam vs Rafe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cam

Boy #1,426 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"winding river"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,426
Total SSA Count
129
Syllables
1
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

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Popularity Comparison

Cam Rank #1,426
Rafe Rank #1,311

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #1426 for Cam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cam or Rafe more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Cam at #1426 in the United States.

What do Cam and Rafe mean?

Cam means "winding river" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Cam and Rafe boy or girl names?

Cam is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.

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