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Rafe vs Kip

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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Popularity Comparison

Rafe Rank #1,311
Kip Rank #1,457

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #1457 for Kip.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rafe or Kip more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Kip at #1457 in the United States.

What do Rafe and Kip mean?

Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin). Kip means "pointed hill" (Middle English origin).

Are Rafe and Kip boy or girl names?

Rafe is primarily a boy name. Kip is primarily a boy name.

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