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Tyrone vs Rafe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tyrone

Boy #1,335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"land of Eoghan (Owen)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish African-American English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,335
Total SSA Count
144
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Tyrone Rank #1,335
Rafe Rank #1,311

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #1335 for Tyrone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tyrone or Rafe more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Tyrone at #1335 in the United States.

What do Tyrone and Rafe mean?

Tyrone means "land of Eoghan (Owen)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Tyrone and Rafe boy or girl names?

Tyrone is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.

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