West vs Rafe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

West

Boy #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #1,311 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew via English

English British Jewish American

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West Rank #1,339

Rafe Rank #1,311

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #1339 for West.

Is West or Rafe more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to West at #1339 in the United States.

What do West and Rafe mean?

West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are West and Rafe boy or girl names?

West is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.