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Rafe vs Deon

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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Deon

Boy #1,316 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine, of Zeus"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American African American English Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,316
Total SSA Count
148
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Rafe Rank #1,311
Deon Rank #1,316

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #1316 for Deon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rafe or Deon more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Deon at #1316 in the United States.

What do Rafe and Deon mean?

Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin). Deon means "divine, of Zeus" (Greek origin).

Are Rafe and Deon boy or girl names?

Rafe is primarily a boy name. Deon is primarily a boy name.

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