Rafe vs Kenan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafe

Boy #1,311 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew via English

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Boy #1,134 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"possession, acquisition"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Irish American Turkish

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Rafe Rank #1,311

Kenan Rank #1,134

Kenan is more popular, ranked #1134 vs #1311 for Rafe.

Is Rafe or Kenan more popular?

Kenan is more popular, ranked #1134 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Rafe and Kenan mean?

Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin). Kenan means "possession, acquisition" (Hebrew origin).

Are Rafe and Kenan boy or girl names?

Rafe is primarily a boy name. Kenan is primarily a boy name.