Rafferty - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Rafferty \r(a)-ffer-ty, raff(e)-rty\ is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "prosperity wielder".

Rafferty has 3 variant forms: Raferty, Raffarty and Raffertey.

Baby names that sound like Rafferty are Rayford and Rufford.

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