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Rafe vs Abe

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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Abe

Boy #2,424 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"exalted father"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Jewish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,424
Total SSA Count
57
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Rafe Rank #1,311
Abe Rank #2,424

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #2424 for Abe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rafe or Abe more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Abe at #2424 in the United States.

What do Rafe and Abe mean?

Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin). Abe means "exalted father" (Hebrew origin).

Are Rafe and Abe boy or girl names?

Rafe is primarily a boy name. Abe is primarily a boy name.

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