Mars 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

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Popularity Comparison

Mars Rank #1,455
Rafe Rank #1,311

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #1455 for Mars.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mars ___

  • Mars James
  • Mars Alexander
  • Mars Orion
  • Mars Leo
  • Mars River
  • Mars Thatcher

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 Mars

Luna Orion Aurora Juno Cleo

If you choose Rafe

Hugo Otto Felix Cecily Imogen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mars or Rafe more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Mars at #1455 in the United States.

What do Mars and Rafe mean?

Mars means "god of war" (Latin/Roman origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Mars and Rafe boy or girl names?

Mars is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.

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