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Rafe vs Willie

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
Willie Rank #1,376

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #1376 for Willie.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rafe or Willie more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Willie at #1376 in the United States.

What do Rafe and Willie mean?

Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin). Willie means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Rafe and Willie boy or girl names?

Rafe is primarily a boy name. Willie is primarily a boy name.

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