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Rafe vs Benaiah

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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Popularity Comparison

Rafe Rank #1,311
Benaiah Rank #1,286

Benaiah is more popular, ranked #1286 vs #1311 for Rafe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rafe or Benaiah more popular?

Benaiah is more popular, ranked #1286 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Rafe and Benaiah mean?

Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin). Benaiah means "God has built, Yahweh has built" (Hebrew origin).

Are Rafe and Benaiah boy or girl names?

Rafe is primarily a boy name. Benaiah is primarily a boy name.

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