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Rafe vs Gio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafe

Boy #1,311 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew via English

Cultural Roots

English British Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,311
Total SSA Count
148
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Gio

Boy #1,163 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Italian

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,163
Total SSA Count
179
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Rafe Rank #1,311
Gio Rank #1,163

Gio is more popular, ranked #1163 vs #1311 for Rafe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rafe or Gio more popular?

Gio is more popular, ranked #1163 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Rafe and Gio mean?

Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin). Gio means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Italian origin).

Are Rafe and Gio boy or girl names?

Rafe is primarily a boy name. Gio is primarily a boy name.

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