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Cullen vs Rafe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Cullen Rank #1,131
Rafe Rank #1,311

Cullen is more popular, ranked #1131 vs #1311 for Rafe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cullen or Rafe more popular?

Cullen is more popular, ranked #1131 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Cullen and Rafe mean?

Cullen means "at the holly trees" (Irish Gaelic origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Cullen and Rafe boy or girl names?

Cullen is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.

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