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Rafe vs Nikko

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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Nikko

Boy #1,289 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Japanese American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,289
Total SSA Count
152
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Rafe Rank #1,311
Nikko Rank #1,289

Nikko is more popular, ranked #1289 vs #1311 for Rafe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rafe or Nikko more popular?

Nikko is more popular, ranked #1289 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Rafe and Nikko mean?

Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin). Nikko means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Rafe and Nikko boy or girl names?

Rafe is primarily a boy name. Nikko is primarily a boy name.

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