Rafe vs Gilbert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafe

Boy #1,311 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew via English

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Boy #1,397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright pledge, noble hostage"

Origin: Old German (Gisilbert)

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Rafe Rank #1,311

Gilbert Rank #1,397

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #1397 for Gilbert.

Is Rafe or Gilbert more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Gilbert at #1397 in the United States.

What do Rafe and Gilbert mean?

Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin). Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin).

Are Rafe and Gilbert boy or girl names?

Rafe is primarily a boy name. Gilbert is primarily a boy name.