Richard vs Rafe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Boy #1,311 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew via English

English British Jewish American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Rafe Rank #1,311

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1311 for Rafe.

Is Richard or Rafe more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Richard and Rafe mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Richard and Rafe boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.