Dayan vs Rafi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafi

Boy #3,192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Arabic South Asian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,192
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Raf

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Dayan Rank #3,005
Rafi Rank #3,192

Dayan is more popular, ranked #3005 vs #3192 for Rafi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dayan ___

  • Dayan James
  • Dayan Noah
  • Dayan Eli
  • Dayan Samuel
  • Dayan Michael
  • Dayan Isaac

Rafi ___

  • Rafi James
  • Rafi Daniel
  • Rafi Alexander
  • Rafi Emmanuel
  • Rafi Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dayan

Eliana Noam Ayala Lior Maya

If you choose Rafi

Mia Eli Yael Leila Noa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dayan or Rafi more popular?

Dayan is more popular, ranked #3005 compared to Rafi at #3192 in the United States.

What do Dayan and Rafi mean?

Dayan means "judge, arbiter" (Hebrew origin). Rafi means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dayan and Rafi boy or girl names?

Dayan is primarily a boy name. Rafi is primarily a boy name.

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