Rafe vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1311 for Rafe.

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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Rafe

Hugo Otto Felix Cecily Imogen

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rafe or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Rafe and Theodore mean?

Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Rafe and Theodore boy or girl names?

Rafe is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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