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Wiley 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

Wiley Rank #1,162
Rafe Rank #1,311

Wiley is more popular, ranked #1162 vs #1311 for Rafe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wiley or Rafe more popular?

Wiley is more popular, ranked #1162 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Wiley and Rafe mean?

Wiley means "resolute, crafty" (Old English origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Wiley and Rafe boy or girl names?

Wiley is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.

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