Sidney vs Rafe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sidney

Boy #1,374 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Saint Denis"

Origin: Anglo-Norman French

English American Australian

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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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Sidney Rank #1,374

Rafe Rank #1,311

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #1374 for Sidney.

Is Sidney or Rafe more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Sidney at #1374 in the United States.

What do Sidney and Rafe mean?

Sidney means "from Saint Denis" (Anglo-Norman French origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Sidney and Rafe boy or girl names?

Sidney is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.