Rafe vs Alder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafe

Boy #1,311 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew via English

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Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

English German Scandinavian American

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Rafe Rank #1,311

Alder Rank #1,424

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #1424 for Alder.

Is Rafe or Alder more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Alder at #1424 in the United States.

What do Rafe and Alder mean?

Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin). Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin).

Are Rafe and Alder boy or girl names?

Rafe is primarily a boy name. Alder is primarily a boy name.