Zephyr 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

Popularity Comparison

Zephyr Rank #1,135
Rafe Rank #1,311

Zephyr is more popular, ranked #1135 vs #1311 for Rafe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zephyr or Rafe more popular?

Zephyr is more popular, ranked #1135 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Zephyr and Rafe mean?

Zephyr means "west wind" (Greek origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Zephyr and Rafe boy or girl names?

Zephyr is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.

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