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Judd vs Rafe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Judd Rank #1,411
Rafe Rank #1,311

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #1411 for Judd.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Judd or Rafe more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Judd at #1411 in the United States.

What do Judd and Rafe mean?

Judd means "praised (from Judah/Yehuda)" (Hebrew origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Judd and Rafe boy or girl names?

Judd is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.

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