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Rafe vs Terry

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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Terry

Boy #1,187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"power of the tribe"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,187
Total SSA Count
174
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Rafe Rank #1,311
Terry Rank #1,187

Terry is more popular, ranked #1187 vs #1311 for Rafe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rafe or Terry more popular?

Terry is more popular, ranked #1187 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Rafe and Terry mean?

Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin). Terry means "power of the tribe" (Germanic origin).

Are Rafe and Terry boy or girl names?

Rafe is primarily a boy name. Terry is primarily a boy name.

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