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Macklin 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

Macklin Rank #1,160
Rafe Rank #1,311

Macklin is more popular, ranked #1160 vs #1311 for Rafe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Macklin or Rafe more popular?

Macklin is more popular, ranked #1160 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Macklin and Rafe mean?

Macklin means "son of the prince/lord" (Irish Mac Flaithín origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Macklin and Rafe boy or girl names?

Macklin is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.

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