Rafe vs Bailey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafe

Boy #1,311 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew via English

English British Jewish American

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Boy #1,270 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"outer wall of a castle (bailey)"

Origin: Old French

English American Scottish

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Rafe Rank #1,311

Bailey Rank #1,270

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 vs #1311 for Rafe.

Is Rafe or Bailey more popular?

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Rafe and Bailey mean?

Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin). Bailey means "outer wall of a castle (bailey)" (Old French origin).

Are Rafe and Bailey boy or girl names?

Rafe is primarily a boy name. Bailey is primarily a boy name.