Rafe - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Rafe \r(a)-

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 an uncommon first name for men and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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