Rafe
r(a)-fe
US Popularity:3087
Origin:Scandinavian
Meaning:Counsel of the wolf
Rafe is a masculine name of Scandinavian origin. This name has roots in Old Norse language, translating to “counsel of the wolf”. It’s the perfect choice for fans of Vikings and mythology, reminding you and baby of the fierceness and wisdom of the wolf. This moniker is most popular in England and can be used as a shortened form of Rafael or Rafferty.
Rafe Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Rafe is currently #1516 on The Bump
Boy:Rafe is currently #839 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Rafe is currently #3087 in U.S. births
Boy:Rafe is currently #1463 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#1463
in 2023
+ 12
from 2022
Sources
WordSense, Rafe
WordSense, Ralph
Ancestry, Rafe Family History
Ancestry, Ralph Family History
Dictionary of Medieval Names from European Sources, Ralph
SurnameDB, Last name: Rafe
Behind the Name, Blaise, June 2019
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