Rafe
Boy · Old English
rafe · 1 beat
Meaning
Wolf counsel; the older English form of Ralph, fashionable again on both sides of the Atlantic.
The vibe
Rafe is one syllable of windswept charm. Vintage and spirited, he's the name of someone who shows up on a borrowed motorbike and somehow always has the right thing to say.
Quick questions
Is Rafe a boy's or a girl's name?
Rafe is a boy's name of Old English origin.
How popular is Rafe?
Rafe is a genuinely rare pick — you will seldom meet another.
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