Cochise vs Rafer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Popularity Comparison

Cochise Rank #29,405
Rafer Rank #29,473

Cochise is more popular, ranked #29405 vs #29473 for Rafer.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cochise ___

  • Cochise James
  • Cochise River
  • Cochise Stone
  • Cochise Bear
  • Cochise Sky
  • Cochise Lee

Rafer ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Rafer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cochise or Rafer more popular?

Cochise is more popular, ranked #29405 compared to Rafer at #29473 in the United States.

What do Cochise and Rafer mean?

Cochise means "hardwood" (Chiricahua Apache origin).

Are Cochise and Rafer boy or girl names?

Cochise is primarily a boy name. Rafer is primarily a boy name.

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