Giles vs Rafferty

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Giles

Boy #5,104 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young goat"

Origin: Greek (aigidion)

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Boy #5,163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"flood tide, abundance"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (rabhartach)

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Giles Rank #5,104

Rafferty Rank #5,163

Giles is more popular, ranked #5104 vs #5163 for Rafferty.

Is Giles or Rafferty more popular?

Giles is more popular, ranked #5104 compared to Rafferty at #5163 in the United States.

What do Giles and Rafferty mean?

Giles means "young goat" (Greek (aigidion) origin). Rafferty means "flood tide, abundance" (Irish Gaelic (rabhartach) origin).

Are Giles and Rafferty boy or girl names?

Giles is primarily a boy name. Rafferty is primarily a boy name.