Tate vs Rafael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tate

Boy #210 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cheerful, pleasant"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Tate Rank #210

Rafael Rank #222

Tate is more popular, ranked #210 vs #222 for Rafael.

Is Tate or Rafael more popular?

Tate is more popular, ranked #210 compared to Rafael at #222 in the United States.

What do Tate and Rafael mean?

Tate means "cheerful, pleasant" (Old English origin). Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Tate and Rafael boy or girl names?

Tate is primarily a boy name. Rafael is primarily a boy name.