Kenny vs Rafe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenny

Boy #1,355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"born of fire (head of fire)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English 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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Kenny Rank #1,355

Rafe Rank #1,311

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #1355 for Kenny.

Is Kenny or Rafe more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Kenny at #1355 in the United States.

What do Kenny and Rafe mean?

Kenny means "born of fire (head of fire)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Kenny and Rafe boy or girl names?

Kenny is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.