Elvin vs Rafe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elvin

Boy #1,508 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"elf friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,311 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew via English

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Elvin Rank #1,508

Rafe Rank #1,311

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #1508 for Elvin.

Is Elvin or Rafe more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Elvin at #1508 in the United States.

What do Elvin and Rafe mean?

Elvin means "elf friend, noble friend" (Old English origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Elvin and Rafe boy or girl names?

Elvin is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.