Canyon vs Rafe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Canyon

Boy #1,440 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep gorge, ravine"

Origin: Spanish canon

American Western American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,311 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew via English

English British Jewish American

✓ All Clear

Canyon Rank #1,440

Rafe Rank #1,311

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #1440 for Canyon.

Is Canyon or Rafe more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Canyon at #1440 in the United States.

What do Canyon and Rafe mean?

Canyon means "deep gorge, ravine" (Spanish canon origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Canyon and Rafe boy or girl names?

Canyon is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.