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Rafe vs Steve

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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Steve

Boy #1,693 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,693
Total SSA Count
99
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Rafe Rank #1,311
Steve Rank #1,693

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #1693 for Steve.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rafe or Steve more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Steve at #1693 in the United States.

What do Rafe and Steve mean?

Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin). Steve means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin).

Are Rafe and Steve boy or girl names?

Rafe is primarily a boy name. Steve is primarily a boy name.

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