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Ulysses 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

Ulysses Rank #1,291
Rafe Rank #1,311

Ulysses is more popular, ranked #1291 vs #1311 for Rafe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ulysses or Rafe more popular?

Ulysses is more popular, ranked #1291 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Ulysses and Rafe mean?

Ulysses means "difficult journey" (Greek origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Ulysses and Rafe boy or girl names?

Ulysses is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.

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