Rafe vs Kolby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafe

Boy #1,311 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew via English

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Boy #1,272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark settlement, coal town"

Origin: Old Norse

American Scandinavian English

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Rafe Rank #1,311

Kolby Rank #1,272

Kolby is more popular, ranked #1272 vs #1311 for Rafe.

Is Rafe or Kolby more popular?

Kolby is more popular, ranked #1272 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Rafe and Kolby mean?

Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin). Kolby means "dark settlement, coal town" (Old Norse origin).

Are Rafe and Kolby boy or girl names?

Rafe is primarily a boy name. Kolby is primarily a boy name.