Rafferty vs Giles

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 #5,104 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young goat"

Origin: Greek (aigidion)

English French Medieval European

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Rafferty Rank #5,163

Giles Rank #5,104

Giles is more popular, ranked #5104 vs #5163 for Rafferty.

Is Rafferty or Giles more popular?

Giles is more popular, ranked #5104 compared to Rafferty at #5163 in the United States.

What do Rafferty and Giles mean?

Rafferty means "flood tide, abundance" (Irish Gaelic (rabhartach) origin). Giles means "young goat" (Greek (aigidion) origin).

Are Rafferty and Giles boy or girl names?

Rafferty is primarily a boy name. Giles is primarily a boy name.