Obsidian vs Rafferty

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Obsidian Rank #5,079
Rafferty Rank #5,163

Obsidian is more popular, ranked #5079 vs #5163 for Rafferty.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Obsidian ___

  • Obsidian James
  • Obsidian Cole
  • Obsidian Stone
  • Obsidian River
  • Obsidian Wolf
  • Obsidian Ash

Rafferty ___

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Obsidian or Rafferty more popular?

Obsidian is more popular, ranked #5079 compared to Rafferty at #5163 in the United States.

What do Obsidian and Rafferty mean?

Obsidian means "volcanic black glass" (Latin origin). Rafferty means "flood tide, abundance" (Irish Gaelic (rabhartach) origin).

Are Obsidian and Rafferty boy or girl names?

Obsidian is primarily a boy name. Rafferty is primarily a boy name.

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