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Rafe vs Ash

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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Ash

Boy #1,152 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"ash tree"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,152
Total SSA Count
182
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Rafe Rank #1,311
Ash Rank #1,152

Ash is more popular, ranked #1152 vs #1311 for Rafe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rafe or Ash more popular?

Ash is more popular, ranked #1152 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Rafe and Ash mean?

Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin). Ash means "ash tree" (Old English origin).

Are Rafe and Ash boy or girl names?

Rafe is primarily a boy name. Ash is primarily a boy name.

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