Rafe vs Merrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafe

Boy #1,311 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew via English

English British Jewish American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,219 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the sea"

Origin: Welsh (Meurig)

Welsh English American

8 High Risk

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Rafe Rank #1,311

Merrick Rank #1,219

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 vs #1311 for Rafe.

Is Rafe or Merrick more popular?

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Rafe and Merrick mean?

Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin). Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin).

Are Rafe and Merrick boy or girl names?

Rafe is primarily a boy name. Merrick is primarily a boy name.