Gideon vs Rafe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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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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Gideon Rank #332

Rafe Rank #1,311

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1311 for Rafe.

Is Gideon or Rafe more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Rafe mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Gideon and Rafe boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.