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Rafe vs Glenn

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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Glenn

Boy #1,366 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"valley, narrow glen"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,366
Total SSA Count
138
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Rafe Rank #1,311
Glenn Rank #1,366

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #1366 for Glenn.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rafe or Glenn more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Glenn at #1366 in the United States.

What do Rafe and Glenn mean?

Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin). Glenn means "valley, narrow glen" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Rafe and Glenn boy or girl names?

Rafe is primarily a boy name. Glenn is primarily a boy name.

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