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Perry vs Rafe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Perry

Boy #1,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pear tree"

Origin: Old English pirige

Cultural Roots

English Welsh American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,243
Total SSA Count
160
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Perry Rank #1,243
Rafe Rank #1,311

Perry is more popular, ranked #1243 vs #1311 for Rafe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Perry or Rafe more popular?

Perry is more popular, ranked #1243 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Perry and Rafe mean?

Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Perry and Rafe boy or girl names?

Perry is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.

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