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Fox vs Rafe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fox

Boy #1,113 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the fox, cunning animal"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,113
Total SSA Count
192
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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

Fox Rank #1,113
Rafe Rank #1,311

Fox is more popular, ranked #1113 vs #1311 for Rafe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fox or Rafe more popular?

Fox is more popular, ranked #1113 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Fox and Rafe mean?

Fox means "the fox, cunning animal" (Old English origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Fox and Rafe boy or girl names?

Fox is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.

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