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Rafe vs Sidney

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
Sidney Rank #1,374

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #1374 for Sidney.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rafe or Sidney more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Sidney at #1374 in the United States.

What do Rafe and Sidney mean?

Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin). Sidney means "from Saint Denis" (Anglo-Norman French origin).

Are Rafe and Sidney boy or girl names?

Rafe is primarily a boy name. Sidney is primarily a boy name.

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