Rafe vs Jakobe

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

Popularity Comparison

Rafe Rank #1,311
Jakobe Rank #1,304

Jakobe is more popular, ranked #1304 vs #1311 for Rafe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rafe or Jakobe more popular?

Jakobe is more popular, ranked #1304 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Rafe and Jakobe mean?

Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin). Jakobe means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin).

Are Rafe and Jakobe boy or girl names?

Rafe is primarily a boy name. Jakobe is primarily a boy name.

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