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Rafferty vs Stanton

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Stanton

Boy #4,995 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the stone settlement"

Origin: Old English stan + tun

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,995
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Rafferty Rank #5,163
Stanton Rank #4,995

Stanton is more popular, ranked #4995 vs #5163 for Rafferty.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rafferty or Stanton more popular?

Stanton is more popular, ranked #4995 compared to Rafferty at #5163 in the United States.

What do Rafferty and Stanton mean?

Rafferty means "flood tide, abundance" (Irish Gaelic (rabhartach) origin). Stanton means "from the stone settlement" (Old English stan + tun origin).

Are Rafferty and Stanton boy or girl names?

Rafferty is primarily a boy name. Stanton is primarily a boy name.

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