Simeon vs Rafe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simeon

Boy #1,142 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"one who hears, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Greek Slavic Eastern Orthodox

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,142
Total SSA Count
184
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Simeon Rank #1,142
Rafe Rank #1,311

Simeon is more popular, ranked #1142 vs #1311 for Rafe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simeon or Rafe more popular?

Simeon is more popular, ranked #1142 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Simeon and Rafe mean?

Simeon means "one who hears, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Simeon and Rafe boy or girl names?

Simeon is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.

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