Rafe vs Lyric

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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Macklin Nick Gio Osiel

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Lyric

Boy #1,365 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the lyre, lyric poetry"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,365
Total SSA Count: 138
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Truth Noble Kendrix Hakeem

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Popularity Comparison

Rafe Rank #1,311

Lyric Rank #1,365

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #1365 for Lyric.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rafe or Lyric more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Lyric at #1365 in the United States.

What do Rafe and Lyric mean?

Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin). Lyric means "of the lyre, lyric poetry" (Greek origin).

Are Rafe and Lyric boy or girl names?

Rafe is primarily a boy name. Lyric is primarily a boy name.

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