Rafe vs Rian

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 #1,263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Celtic British

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Rafe Rank #1,311

Rian Rank #1,263

Rian is more popular, ranked #1263 vs #1311 for Rafe.

Is Rafe or Rian more popular?

Rian is more popular, ranked #1263 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Rafe and Rian mean?

Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin). Rian means "little king" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Rafe and Rian boy or girl names?

Rafe is primarily a boy name. Rian is primarily a boy name.