Rafe vs Maddux

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

Maddux

Boy #1,395 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the fortunate one"

Origin: Welsh (Madog)

Cultural Roots

Welsh American Sports culture

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,395
Total SSA Count
134
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Rafe Rank #1,311
Maddux Rank #1,395

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #1395 for Maddux.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rafe or Maddux more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Maddux at #1395 in the United States.

What do Rafe and Maddux mean?

Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin). Maddux means "son of the fortunate one" (Welsh (Madog) origin).

Are Rafe and Maddux boy or girl names?

Rafe is primarily a boy name. Maddux is primarily a boy name.

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