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Rayfe

RAYF /reɪf/

At a glance

In short
Rayfe is a unique and distinctive name of Old German origin, meaning "wolf counsel." Pronounced as RAYF (/reɪf/), it conveys strength and wisdom, making it an excellent choice for baby boys.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2024 (#12,349)
Babies in 2024
5 (<0.01% of boys)
Peak
#12,108 in 2014
First recorded
2014

Meaning of Rayfe

Rayfe is a unique and distinctive name that is primarily used for baby boys. The name Rayfe has its origins in Old German, where it means "wolf counsel." This name carries with it a sense of strength and wisdom, making it an excellent choice for parents looking for a strong and confident name for their son. Although not extremely common, the popularity of the name Rayfe has been slowly increasing over the years. In 2014, there were five occurrences of newborns being named Rayfe in the United States, ranking at 12,101. Another variation of this name is Rafe. Overall, Rayfe is a charming and meaningful choice for parents seeking something distinctive yet timeless for their little one.

How to pronounce Rayfe

English

Popularity of Rayfe in the U.S.

Rayfe was last recorded in the U.S. in 2024, ranked #12,349 with 5 babies. It peaked at #12,108 in 2014. It first appears in the records in 2014.

Bar and line chart: Rayfe in the U.S., 2014–2024. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 5 in 2014 and 5 in 2024. Line: rank among boy names, peak #12,108 in 2014, #12,349 in 2024.
  • Boys named Rayfe (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 2014–2024. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 2014⁠–⁠2024 2 rows
Rayfe: babies and rank among boy names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
2024512,349back (not recorded in 2015–2023)
2014512,108new