Rafer vs Ebony

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafer

Boy #29,473 Most Popular

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Boy #29,527 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"deep black, dark tropical wood"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian via Greek

American African American Caribbean

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Rafer Rank #29,473

Ebony Rank #29,527

Rafer is more popular, ranked #29473 vs #29527 for Ebony.

Is Rafer or Ebony more popular?

Rafer is more popular, ranked #29473 compared to Ebony at #29527 in the United States.

What do Rafer and Ebony mean?

Ebony means "deep black, dark tropical wood" (Ancient Egyptian via Greek origin).

Are Rafer and Ebony boy or girl names?

Rafer is primarily a boy name. Ebony is primarily a boy name.