Rafe vs Kye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafe

Boy #1,311 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew via English

English British Jewish American

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Boy #1,197 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Welsh Australian American

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Rafe Rank #1,311

Kye Rank #1,197

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 vs #1311 for Rafe.

Is Rafe or Kye more popular?

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Rafe and Kye mean?

Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin). Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Rafe and Kye boy or girl names?

Rafe is primarily a boy name. Kye is primarily a boy name.