Jayme vs Rafferty

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jayme

Boy #5,230 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Spanish American Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,230
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jay

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Jayme Rank #5,230
Rafferty Rank #5,163

Rafferty is more popular, ranked #5163 vs #5230 for Jayme.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jayme ___

  • Jayme Lee
  • Jayme Allen
  • Jayme Scott
  • Jayme Dean
  • Jayme Cole
  • Jayme Reed

Rafferty ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Jayme

Riley Cameron Taylor Jordan Logan

If you choose Rafferty

Cormac Declan Finnian Saoirse Niamh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jayme or Rafferty more popular?

Rafferty is more popular, ranked #5163 compared to Jayme at #5230 in the United States.

What do Jayme and Rafferty mean?

Jayme means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Rafferty means "flood tide, abundance" (Irish Gaelic (rabhartach) origin).

Are Jayme and Rafferty boy or girl names?

Jayme is primarily a boy name. Rafferty is primarily a boy name.

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