Rafe vs Derick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafe

Boy #1,311 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew via English

English British Jewish American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

English German American Dutch

8 High Risk

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Rafe Rank #1,311

Derick Rank #1,436

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #1436 for Derick.

Is Rafe or Derick more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Derick at #1436 in the United States.

What do Rafe and Derick mean?

Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin). Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Rafe and Derick boy or girl names?

Rafe is primarily a boy name. Derick is primarily a boy name.