Marley vs Rafe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marley

Boy #1,238 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"boundary wood"

Origin: Old English

English American Jamaican

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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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Marley Rank #1,238

Rafe Rank #1,311

Marley is more popular, ranked #1238 vs #1311 for Rafe.

Is Marley or Rafe more popular?

Marley is more popular, ranked #1238 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Marley and Rafe mean?

Marley means "boundary wood" (Old English origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Marley and Rafe boy or girl names?

Marley is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.