Lazarus vs Rafe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lazarus

Boy #1,337 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has helped"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian English Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,337
Total SSA Count
143
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Laz, Larry

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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

Lazarus Rank #1,337
Rafe Rank #1,311

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #1337 for Lazarus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lazarus ___

  • Lazarus James
  • Lazarus John
  • Lazarus William
  • Lazarus Thomas
  • Lazarus Samuel
  • Lazarus Cole

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 Lazarus

Ezra Elijah Tobias Miriam Naomi

If you choose Rafe

Hugo Otto Felix Cecily Imogen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lazarus or Rafe more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Lazarus at #1337 in the United States.

What do Lazarus and Rafe mean?

Lazarus means "God has helped" (Hebrew origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Lazarus and Rafe boy or girl names?

Lazarus is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.

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