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Dev vs Rafe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dev

Boy #1,401 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"divine, god"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindi British American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,401
Total SSA Count
134
Syllables
1
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

Dev Rank #1,401
Rafe Rank #1,311

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #1401 for Dev.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dev or Rafe more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Dev at #1401 in the United States.

What do Dev and Rafe mean?

Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Dev and Rafe boy or girl names?

Dev is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.

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