Edmund vs Rafe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edmund

Boy #1,184 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prosperity protector"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,184
Total SSA Count
175
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie, Ned

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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

Edmund Rank #1,184
Rafe Rank #1,311

Edmund is more popular, ranked #1184 vs #1311 for Rafe.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edmund ___

  • Edmund James
  • Edmund William
  • Edmund Charles
  • Edmund George
  • Edmund Arthur
  • Edmund Henry

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 Edmund

Cecily Lucy Beatrice Theodore Frederick

If you choose Rafe

Hugo Otto Felix Cecily Imogen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edmund or Rafe more popular?

Edmund is more popular, ranked #1184 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Edmund and Rafe mean?

Edmund means "prosperity protector" (Old English origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Edmund and Rafe boy or girl names?

Edmund is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.

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