Rafe - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Rafe \r(a)-fe\ is pronounced rayf. It is of Scandinavian origin. A short form of Rafer or Raphael.

Rafe has 1 variant form: Rafer.

For more information, see also related names Rafael and Ralph.

Baby names that sound like Rafe are Rafi, Rafee and Raff.

Rafe is a very rare male first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Rafe. Click here to compare Rafe with related baby names.