Milton 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

Popularity Comparison

Milton Rank #1,429
Rafe Rank #1,311

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #1429 for Milton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milton or Rafe more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Milton at #1429 in the United States.

What do Milton and Rafe mean?

Milton means "mill town, settlement by the mill" (Old English origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Milton and Rafe boy or girl names?

Milton is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.

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