Rafferty vs Dylam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafferty

Boy #5,163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"flood tide, abundance"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (rabhartach)

Irish English American

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Boy #5,101 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea, great tide"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Rafferty Rank #5,163

Dylam Rank #5,101

Dylam is more popular, ranked #5101 vs #5163 for Rafferty.

Is Rafferty or Dylam more popular?

Dylam is more popular, ranked #5101 compared to Rafferty at #5163 in the United States.

What do Rafferty and Dylam mean?

Rafferty means "flood tide, abundance" (Irish Gaelic (rabhartach) origin). Dylam means "son of the sea, great tide" (Welsh origin).

Are Rafferty and Dylam boy or girl names?

Rafferty is primarily a boy name. Dylam is primarily a boy name.