Rafe vs Niam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafe

Boy #1,311 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew via English

English British Jewish American

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Boy #1,435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, radiant"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American

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Rafe Rank #1,311

Niam Rank #1,435

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #1435 for Niam.

Is Rafe or Niam more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Niam at #1435 in the United States.

What do Rafe and Niam mean?

Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin). Niam means "bright, radiant" (Old Irish origin).

Are Rafe and Niam boy or girl names?

Rafe is primarily a boy name. Niam is primarily a boy name.