Eliot vs Rafe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eliot

Boy #1,377 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek Elias

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,377
Total SSA Count
137
Syllables
3
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

Eliot Rank #1,377
Rafe Rank #1,311

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #1377 for Eliot.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eliot or Rafe more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Eliot at #1377 in the United States.

What do Eliot and Rafe mean?

Eliot means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Greek Elias origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Eliot and Rafe boy or girl names?

Eliot is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.

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