Norman vs Rafe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Norman

Boy #1,313 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man from the north, Northman"

Origin: Old French

English French Scandinavian European

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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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Norman Rank #1,313

Rafe Rank #1,311

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #1313 for Norman.

Is Norman or Rafe more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Norman at #1313 in the United States.

What do Norman and Rafe mean?

Norman means "man from the north, Northman" (Old French origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Norman and Rafe boy or girl names?

Norman is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.