Rafe vs Gerald

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 #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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Rafe Rank #1,311

Gerald Rank #1,168

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1311 for Rafe.

Is Rafe or Gerald more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Rafe and Gerald mean?

Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Rafe and Gerald boy or girl names?

Rafe is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.