Rafe vs Rush

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

Rafe Rank #1,311
Rush Rank #1,496

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #1496 for Rush.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Rafe ___

  • Rafe Edward
  • Rafe Henry
  • Rafe James
  • Rafe William
  • Rafe Oliver
  • Rafe George

Rush ___

  • Rush James
  • Rush Alexander
  • Rush William
  • Rush Thomas
  • Rush Henry
  • Rush Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Rafe

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If you choose Rush

Dash Brooks Sloane Hunter Remy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rafe or Rush more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Rush at #1496 in the United States.

What do Rafe and Rush mean?

Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin). Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin).

Are Rafe and Rush boy or girl names?

Rafe is primarily a boy name. Rush is primarily a boy name.

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