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Rafe vs Marc

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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Marc

Boy #1,193 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"dedicated to Mars"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French Catalan Romanian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,193
Total SSA Count
172
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Rafe Rank #1,311
Marc Rank #1,193

Marc is more popular, ranked #1193 vs #1311 for Rafe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rafe or Marc more popular?

Marc is more popular, ranked #1193 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Rafe and Marc mean?

Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin). Marc means "dedicated to Mars" (Latin origin).

Are Rafe and Marc boy or girl names?

Rafe is primarily a boy name. Marc is primarily a boy name.

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