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Rafe vs Darrell

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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Darrell

Boy #1,470 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,470
Total SSA Count
123
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Rafe Rank #1,311
Darrell Rank #1,470

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #1470 for Darrell.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rafe or Darrell more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Darrell at #1470 in the United States.

What do Rafe and Darrell mean?

Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin). Darrell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)" (Norman French origin).

Are Rafe and Darrell boy or girl names?

Rafe is primarily a boy name. Darrell is primarily a boy name.

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