Crosby vs Rafe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Crosby

Boy #1,202 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"village of the cross, farm by the cross"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,202
Total SSA Count
170
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Crosby Rank #1,202
Rafe Rank #1,311

Crosby is more popular, ranked #1202 vs #1311 for Rafe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crosby or Rafe more popular?

Crosby is more popular, ranked #1202 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Crosby and Rafe mean?

Crosby means "village of the cross, farm by the cross" (Old Norse origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Crosby and Rafe boy or girl names?

Crosby is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.

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