Gio vs Rafe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gio

Boy #1,163 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Italian

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,163
Total SSA Count
179
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Gio Rank #1,163
Rafe Rank #1,311

Gio is more popular, ranked #1163 vs #1311 for Rafe.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gio ___

  • Gio Marco
  • Gio Luca
  • Gio Dante
  • Gio Cruz
  • Gio Reed
  • Gio James

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 Gio

Luca Marco Sofia Aria Mia

If you choose Rafe

Hugo Otto Felix Cecily Imogen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gio or Rafe more popular?

Gio is more popular, ranked #1163 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Gio and Rafe mean?

Gio means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Italian origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Gio and Rafe boy or girl names?

Gio is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.

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