Gary vs Rafe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gary

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Boy #1,311 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew via English

English British Jewish American

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Rafe Rank #1,311

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1311 for Rafe.

Is Gary or Rafe more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Gary and Rafe mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Gary and Rafe boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.