Rafe vs Obadiah

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

Popularity Comparison

Rafe Rank #1,311
Obadiah Rank #1,416

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #1416 for Obadiah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rafe or Obadiah more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Obadiah at #1416 in the United States.

What do Rafe and Obadiah mean?

Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin). Obadiah means "servant of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Rafe and Obadiah boy or girl names?

Rafe is primarily a boy name. Obadiah is primarily a boy name.

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