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Rafe vs Cullen

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
Cullen Rank #1,131

Cullen is more popular, ranked #1131 vs #1311 for Rafe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rafe or Cullen more popular?

Cullen is more popular, ranked #1131 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Rafe and Cullen mean?

Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin). Cullen means "at the holly trees" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Rafe and Cullen boy or girl names?

Rafe is primarily a boy name. Cullen is primarily a boy name.

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