Counsel of the wolf
Rafe is the phonetic spelling of the traditional British pronunciation of Ralph. It is derived from the Old Norse name Ráðúlfr, combining the elements for 'counsel' and 'wolf'.
Less common today
Rafe isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,165 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
English actor known for 'The Big Short' and 'Life of Pi'
Protagonist of the Middle School book series · Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life
Lead pilot played by Ben Affleck · Pearl Harbor
Antagonist in the series Outer Banks · Outer Banks
Antagonist in the Uncharted video game series · Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
