Rafe: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Rafe – Meaning: wolf counsel, wise wolf – Origin: English (variant of Ralph, Old Norse) – Pronunciation: RAYF


Rafe is an English (variant of Ralph, Old Norse) name used mostly for boys meaning “wolf counsel, wise wolf”.

Meaning & Origin of Rafe

Meaning: Wolf counsel, wise wolf.

Origin: English (variant of Ralph, Old Norse).

How to Pronounce Rafe

Phonetic: RAYF   IPA: /reɪf/

Popularity of Rafe

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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