Rafe vs Pierson

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 #1,460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Peter (son of the rock)"

Origin: Old English/Norman French

English American

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Rafe Rank #1,311

Pierson Rank #1,460

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #1460 for Pierson.

Is Rafe or Pierson more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Pierson at #1460 in the United States.

What do Rafe and Pierson mean?

Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin). Pierson means "son of Peter (son of the rock)" (Old English/Norman French origin).

Are Rafe and Pierson boy or girl names?

Rafe is primarily a boy name. Pierson is primarily a boy name.