Gerald vs Rafe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gerald

Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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Boy #1,311 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew via English

English British Jewish American

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Gerald Rank #1,168

Rafe Rank #1,311

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1311 for Rafe.

Is Gerald or Rafe more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Gerald and Rafe mean?

Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Gerald and Rafe boy or girl names?

Gerald is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.