Rafe vs Ralph

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafe

Boy #1,311 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew via English

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Boy #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

English American Scandinavian German

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Rafe Rank #1,311

Ralph Rank #1,153

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 vs #1311 for Rafe.

Is Rafe or Ralph more popular?

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Rafe and Ralph mean?

Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin). Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin).

Are Rafe and Ralph boy or girl names?

Rafe is primarily a boy name. Ralph is primarily a boy name.