Rafe vs Elmer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafe

Boy #1,311 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew via English

English British Jewish American

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Boy #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Rafe Rank #1,311

Elmer Rank #1,169

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 vs #1311 for Rafe.

Is Rafe or Elmer more popular?

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Rafe and Elmer mean?

Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin). Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin).

Are Rafe and Elmer boy or girl names?

Rafe is primarily a boy name. Elmer is primarily a boy name.