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Rafe vs Cedar

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
Cedar Rank #1,203

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 vs #1311 for Rafe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rafe or Cedar more popular?

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Rafe and Cedar mean?

Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin). Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin).

Are Rafe and Cedar boy or girl names?

Rafe is primarily a boy name. Cedar is primarily a boy name.

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