Kendall vs Rafe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kendall

Boy #1,232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"valley of the River Kent"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,232
Total SSA Count
162
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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

Kendall Rank #1,232
Rafe Rank #1,311

Kendall is more popular, ranked #1232 vs #1311 for Rafe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kendall or Rafe more popular?

Kendall is more popular, ranked #1232 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Kendall and Rafe mean?

Kendall means "valley of the River Kent" (Old English origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Kendall and Rafe boy or girl names?

Kendall is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.

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