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Rafe vs Aurelius

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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Aurelius

Boy #1,120 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"golden, gilded, of gold"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman/Latin European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,120
Total SSA Count
190
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Rafe Rank #1,311
Aurelius Rank #1,120

Aurelius is more popular, ranked #1120 vs #1311 for Rafe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rafe or Aurelius more popular?

Aurelius is more popular, ranked #1120 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Rafe and Aurelius mean?

Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin). Aurelius means "golden, gilded, of gold" (Latin origin).

Are Rafe and Aurelius boy or girl names?

Rafe is primarily a boy name. Aurelius is primarily a boy name.

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