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Deon vs Rafe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deon

Boy #1,316 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine, of Zeus"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American African American English Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,316
Total SSA Count
148
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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

Deon Rank #1,316
Rafe Rank #1,311

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #1316 for Deon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deon or Rafe more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Deon at #1316 in the United States.

What do Deon and Rafe mean?

Deon means "divine, of Zeus" (Greek origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Deon and Rafe boy or girl names?

Deon is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.

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