Rafferty vs Sun

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

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Sun

Boy #5,167 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the sun, solar light"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English Chinese Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,167
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sunny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Rafferty Rank #5,163
Sun Rank #5,167

Rafferty is more popular, ranked #5163 vs #5167 for Sun.

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

Sun ___

  • Sun River
  • Sun James
  • Sun Bear
  • Sun Lee
  • Sun Stone
  • Sun Ray

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rafferty or Sun more popular?

Rafferty is more popular, ranked #5163 compared to Sun at #5167 in the United States.

What do Rafferty and Sun mean?

Rafferty means "flood tide, abundance" (Irish Gaelic (rabhartach) origin). Sun means "the sun, solar light" (English origin).

Are Rafferty and Sun boy or girl names?

Rafferty is primarily a boy name. Sun is primarily a boy name.

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