Eoghan vs Rafferty

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafferty

Boy #5,163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"flood tide, abundance"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (rabhartach)

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,163
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Raff, Rafe, Riff

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Eoghan Rank #5,207
Rafferty Rank #5,163

Rafferty is more popular, ranked #5163 vs #5207 for Eoghan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eoghan ___

  • Eoghan Patrick
  • Eoghan James
  • Eoghan Finn
  • Eoghan Declan
  • Eoghan Ciarán
  • Eoghan Liam

Rafferty ___

  • Rafferty James
  • Rafferty John
  • Rafferty William
  • Rafferty Cole
  • Rafferty Grey
  • Rafferty Blue

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Eoghan

Aoife Siobhan Ciarán Niamh Fionn

If you choose Rafferty

Cormac Declan Finnian Saoirse Niamh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eoghan or Rafferty more popular?

Rafferty is more popular, ranked #5163 compared to Eoghan at #5207 in the United States.

What do Eoghan and Rafferty mean?

Eoghan means "born of the yew tree" (Old Irish origin). Rafferty means "flood tide, abundance" (Irish Gaelic (rabhartach) origin).

Are Eoghan and Rafferty boy or girl names?

Eoghan is primarily a boy name. Rafferty is primarily a boy name.

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