Rafe vs Linus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafe

Boy #1,311 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew via English

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Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

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Rafe Rank #1,311

Linus Rank #1,423

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #1423 for Linus.

Is Rafe or Linus more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Linus at #1423 in the United States.

What do Rafe and Linus mean?

Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin). Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin).

Are Rafe and Linus boy or girl names?

Rafe is primarily a boy name. Linus is primarily a boy name.