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Terry 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

Terry Rank #1,187
Rafe Rank #1,311

Terry is more popular, ranked #1187 vs #1311 for Rafe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Terry or Rafe more popular?

Terry is more popular, ranked #1187 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Terry and Rafe mean?

Terry means "power of the tribe" (Germanic origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Terry and Rafe boy or girl names?

Terry is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.

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