Rafe vs Shea

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafe

Boy #1,311 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew via English

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Boy #1,494 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hawk-like"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Rafe Rank #1,311

Shea Rank #1,494

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #1494 for Shea.

Is Rafe or Shea more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Shea at #1494 in the United States.

What do Rafe and Shea mean?

Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin). Shea means "hawk-like" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Rafe and Shea boy or girl names?

Rafe is primarily a boy name. Shea is primarily a boy name.