Rian vs Rafe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rian

Boy #1,263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Celtic British

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Boy #1,311 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew via English

English British Jewish American

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Rian Rank #1,263

Rafe Rank #1,311

Rian is more popular, ranked #1263 vs #1311 for Rafe.

Is Rian or Rafe more popular?

Rian is more popular, ranked #1263 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Rian and Rafe mean?

Rian means "little king" (Irish Gaelic origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Rian and Rafe boy or girl names?

Rian is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.