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Scout vs Rafe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafe

Boy #1,311 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew via English

Cultural Roots

English British Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,311
Total SSA Count
148
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Scout Rank #1,485
Rafe Rank #1,311

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #1485 for Scout.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Scout or Rafe more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Scout at #1485 in the United States.

What do Scout and Rafe mean?

Scout means "one who observes, explorer" (Old French (escouter) origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Scout and Rafe boy or girl names?

Scout is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.

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