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Rafe vs Perry

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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Popularity Comparison

Rafe Rank #1,311
Perry Rank #1,243

Perry is more popular, ranked #1243 vs #1311 for Rafe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rafe or Perry more popular?

Perry is more popular, ranked #1243 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Rafe and Perry mean?

Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin). Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin).

Are Rafe and Perry boy or girl names?

Rafe is primarily a boy name. Perry is primarily a boy name.

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