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Obadiah 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

Obadiah Rank #1,416
Rafe Rank #1,311

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #1416 for Obadiah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Obadiah or Rafe more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Obadiah at #1416 in the United States.

What do Obadiah and Rafe mean?

Obadiah means "servant of God" (Hebrew origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Obadiah and Rafe boy or girl names?

Obadiah is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.

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