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Rafe vs Fox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fox

Boy #1,113 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the fox, cunning animal"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,113
Total SSA Count
192
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Rafe Rank #1,311
Fox Rank #1,113

Fox is more popular, ranked #1113 vs #1311 for Rafe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rafe or Fox more popular?

Fox is more popular, ranked #1113 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Rafe and Fox mean?

Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin). Fox means "the fox, cunning animal" (Old English origin).

Are Rafe and Fox boy or girl names?

Rafe is primarily a boy name. Fox is primarily a boy name.

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