Jai vs Rafe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jai

Boy #1,308 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victory, triumph"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian Sikh English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,308
Total SSA Count
149
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Jai Rank #1,308
Rafe Rank #1,311

Jai is more popular, ranked #1308 vs #1311 for Rafe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jai or Rafe more popular?

Jai is more popular, ranked #1308 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Jai and Rafe mean?

Jai means "victory, triumph" (Sanskrit origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Jai and Rafe boy or girl names?

Jai is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.

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