Kaycen 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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kaycen Rank #1,214
Rafe Rank #1,311

Kaycen is more popular, ranked #1214 vs #1311 for Rafe.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kaycen ___

  • Kaycen James
  • Kaycen Lee
  • Kaycen Michael
  • Kaycen Blake
  • Kaycen Cole
  • Kaycen Grant

Rafe ___

  • Rafe Edward
  • Rafe Henry
  • Rafe James
  • Rafe William
  • Rafe Oliver
  • Rafe George

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Kaycen

Brayden Jaxon Paisley Raelyn Kyler

If you choose Rafe

Hugo Otto Felix Cecily Imogen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaycen or Rafe more popular?

Kaycen is more popular, ranked #1214 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Kaycen and Rafe mean?

Kaycen means "vigilant, watchful" (Irish Gaelic (Casey) origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Kaycen and Rafe boy or girl names?

Kaycen is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.

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