Jakob vs Rafe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jakob

Boy #1,123 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

German Scandinavian Eastern European 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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Jakob Rank #1,123

Rafe Rank #1,311

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 vs #1311 for Rafe.

Is Jakob or Rafe more popular?

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Jakob and Rafe mean?

Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Jakob and Rafe boy or girl names?

Jakob is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.