Lewin vs Rafferty

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lewin

Boy #5,285 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dear friend, beloved companion"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English German Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,285
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lew

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Lewin Rank #5,285
Rafferty Rank #5,163

Rafferty is more popular, ranked #5163 vs #5285 for Lewin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lewin ___

  • Lewin James
  • Lewin Thomas
  • Lewin Charles
  • Lewin Alexander
  • Lewin Henry
  • Lewin George

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 Lewin

Clara Edith Walter Arthur Florence

If you choose Rafferty

Cormac Declan Finnian Saoirse Niamh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lewin or Rafferty more popular?

Rafferty is more popular, ranked #5163 compared to Lewin at #5285 in the United States.

What do Lewin and Rafferty mean?

Lewin means "dear friend, beloved companion" (Old English origin). Rafferty means "flood tide, abundance" (Irish Gaelic (rabhartach) origin).

Are Lewin and Rafferty boy or girl names?

Lewin is primarily a boy name. Rafferty is primarily a boy name.

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