Rafe vs Gabe

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 #4,653 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is my strength"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Christian

12 High Risk

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Rafe Rank #1,311

Gabe Rank #4,653

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #4653 for Gabe.

Is Rafe or Gabe more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Gabe at #4653 in the United States.

What do Rafe and Gabe mean?

Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin). Gabe means "God is my strength" (Hebrew origin).

Are Rafe and Gabe boy or girl names?

Rafe is primarily a boy name. Gabe is primarily a boy name.