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Link vs Rafe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Link

Boy #1,419 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"chain link, connection"

Origin: Old English/Norse

Cultural Roots

American English Gaming culture

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,419
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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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

Link Rank #1,419
Rafe Rank #1,311

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #1419 for Link.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Link or Rafe more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Link at #1419 in the United States.

What do Link and Rafe mean?

Link means "chain link, connection" (Old English/Norse origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Link and Rafe boy or girl names?

Link is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.

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