Ferrin vs Rafe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ferrin

Boy #20,697 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little man, young warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Celtic Contemporary

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#20,697
Total SSA Count
6
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

Popularity Comparison

Ferrin Rank #20,697
Rafe Rank #1,311

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #20697 for Ferrin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ferrin or Rafe more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Ferrin at #20697 in the United States.

What do Ferrin and Rafe mean?

Ferrin means "little man, young warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Ferrin and Rafe boy or girl names?

Ferrin is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.

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