Rafe vs Jakob

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 #1,123 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

German Scandinavian Eastern European American

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Rafe Rank #1,311

Jakob Rank #1,123

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 vs #1311 for Rafe.

Is Rafe or Jakob more popular?

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Rafe and Jakob mean?

Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin). Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Rafe and Jakob boy or girl names?

Rafe is primarily a boy name. Jakob is primarily a boy name.