Orson vs Rafe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Orson

Boy #1,501 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little bear, bear cub"

Origin: Old French

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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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Orson Rank #1,501

Rafe Rank #1,311

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #1501 for Orson.

Is Orson or Rafe more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Orson at #1501 in the United States.

What do Orson and Rafe mean?

Orson means "little bear, bear cub" (Old French origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Orson and Rafe boy or girl names?

Orson is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.