Cormac vs Rafe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cormac

Boy #1,259 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"chariot boy"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,259
Total SSA Count
157
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cor, Mac

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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

Cormac Rank #1,259
Rafe Rank #1,311

Cormac is more popular, ranked #1259 vs #1311 for Rafe.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cormac ___

  • Cormac James
  • Cormac Patrick
  • Cormac Finn
  • Cormac Liam
  • Cormac Sean
  • Cormac Hugh

Rafe ___

  • Rafe Edward
  • Rafe Henry
  • Rafe James
  • Rafe William
  • Rafe Oliver
  • Rafe George

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cormac

Finn Declan Siobhan Roisin Eoghan

If you choose Rafe

Hugo Otto Felix Cecily Imogen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cormac or Rafe more popular?

Cormac is more popular, ranked #1259 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Cormac and Rafe mean?

Cormac means "chariot boy" (Old Irish origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Cormac and Rafe boy or girl names?

Cormac is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.

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