Oren 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

Oren Rank #1,380
Rafe Rank #1,311

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #1380 for Oren.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Oren ___

  • Oren James
  • Oren David
  • Oren Eli
  • Oren Noah
  • Oren Cole
  • Oren Grey

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 Oren

Eitan Lior Tamar Noa Avital

If you choose Rafe

Hugo Otto Felix Cecily Imogen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oren or Rafe more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Oren at #1380 in the United States.

What do Oren and Rafe mean?

Oren means "pine tree" (Hebrew origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Oren and Rafe boy or girl names?

Oren is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.

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