Rafe vs Kenny

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

Kenny

Boy #1,355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"born of fire (head of fire)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,355
Total SSA Count
140
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Rafe Rank #1,311
Kenny Rank #1,355

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #1355 for Kenny.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rafe or Kenny more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Kenny at #1355 in the United States.

What do Rafe and Kenny mean?

Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin). Kenny means "born of fire (head of fire)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Rafe and Kenny boy or girl names?

Rafe is primarily a boy name. Kenny is primarily a boy name.

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