Rafferty vs Destry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafferty

Boy #5,163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"flood tide, abundance"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (rabhartach)

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,163
Total SSA Count: 19
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Wilfred Caladin Tavin Sonnie

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Destry

Boy #5,156 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the village of Estry in Normandy, France"

Origin: French surname de Estry

Cultural Roots

American Western American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,156
Total SSA Count: 19
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Calin Nicklaus Joy Rawlings

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Popularity Comparison

Rafferty Rank #5,163

Destry Rank #5,156

Destry is more popular, ranked #5156 vs #5163 for Rafferty.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rafferty or Destry more popular?

Destry is more popular, ranked #5156 compared to Rafferty at #5163 in the United States.

What do Rafferty and Destry mean?

Rafferty means "flood tide, abundance" (Irish Gaelic (rabhartach) origin). Destry means "from the village of Estry in Normandy, France" (French surname de Estry origin).

Are Rafferty and Destry boy or girl names?

Rafferty is primarily a boy name. Destry is primarily a boy name.

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