Eitan 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

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Popularity Comparison

Eitan Rank #1,122
Rafe Rank #1,311

Eitan is more popular, ranked #1122 vs #1311 for Rafe.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eitan ___

  • Eitan David
  • Eitan Michael
  • Eitan Joseph
  • Eitan Ariel
  • Eitan Samuel
  • Eitan Noah

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 Eitan

Noam Ariel Maya Tamar Avi

If you choose Rafe

Hugo Otto Felix Cecily Imogen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eitan or Rafe more popular?

Eitan is more popular, ranked #1122 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Eitan and Rafe mean?

Eitan means "permanent, steadfast" (Hebrew origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Eitan and Rafe boy or girl names?

Eitan is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.

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