Paladin vs Rafer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paladin

Boy #29,589 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"Champion knight; defender of the palace and faith"

Origin: Old French palatinus, Latin

European Medieval American

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Boy #29,473 Most Popular

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Paladin Rank #29,589

Rafer Rank #29,473

Rafer is more popular, ranked #29473 vs #29589 for Paladin.

Is Paladin or Rafer more popular?

Rafer is more popular, ranked #29473 compared to Paladin at #29589 in the United States.

What do Paladin and Rafer mean?

Paladin means "Champion knight; defender of the palace and faith" (Old French palatinus, Latin origin).

Are Paladin and Rafer boy or girl names?

Paladin is primarily a boy name. Rafer is primarily a boy name.