Kenan vs Rafe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenan

Boy #1,134 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"possession, acquisition"

Origin: Hebrew

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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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Kenan Rank #1,134

Rafe Rank #1,311

Kenan is more popular, ranked #1134 vs #1311 for Rafe.

Is Kenan or Rafe more popular?

Kenan is more popular, ranked #1134 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Kenan and Rafe mean?

Kenan means "possession, acquisition" (Hebrew origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Kenan and Rafe boy or girl names?

Kenan is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.