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Mars 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

Mars Rank #1,455
Rafe Rank #1,311

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #1455 for Mars.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mars or Rafe more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Mars at #1455 in the United States.

What do Mars and Rafe mean?

Mars means "god of war" (Latin/Roman origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Mars and Rafe boy or girl names?

Mars is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.

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