Rafferty vs Sparrow

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sparrow

Girl #3,552 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"small hardy bird"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,552
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sparr, Ro, Rowie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Rafferty Rank #5,163
Sparrow Rank #3,552

Sparrow is more popular, ranked #3552 vs #5163 for Rafferty.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Rafferty ___

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

Sparrow ___

  • Sparrow Grace
  • Sparrow Rose
  • Sparrow Jane
  • Sparrow Mae
  • Sparrow Blue
  • Sparrow Wren

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rafferty or Sparrow more popular?

Sparrow is more popular, ranked #3552 compared to Rafferty at #5163 in the United States.

What do Rafferty and Sparrow mean?

Rafferty means "flood tide, abundance" (Irish Gaelic (rabhartach) origin). Sparrow means "small hardy bird" (Old English origin).

Are Rafferty and Sparrow boy or girl names?

Rafferty is primarily a boy name. Sparrow is primarily a girl name.

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