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Emrys vs Rafe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emrys

Boy #1,144 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"immortal, not mortal"

Origin: Greek via Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Celtic British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,144
Total SSA Count
184
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

Emrys Rank #1,144
Rafe Rank #1,311

Emrys is more popular, ranked #1144 vs #1311 for Rafe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emrys or Rafe more popular?

Emrys is more popular, ranked #1144 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Emrys and Rafe mean?

Emrys means "immortal, not mortal" (Greek via Welsh origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Emrys and Rafe boy or girl names?

Emrys is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.

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