- Meaning:Irish Gaelic - Rich and Prosperous; A pet form of Rafferty, Irish Gaelic - Rich and Prosperous, A pet form of Rafferty
- Gender:Boy
- Origin:Irish,Gaelic
More About The Name Rafer
The name Rafer is of English origin. It is a variant of the name Rafferty, derived from the Irish surname O'Raghallaigh or Ó Ráthaille, meaning "prosperity and valor."
Read MoreFamous personalities with the name Rafer include Rafer Johnson, an American decathlete and actor. Born in 1935, Rafer Johnson won the gold medal for decathlon at the 1960 Olympics in Rome, becoming the second African American athlete to ever achieve this feat. He also worked as a goodwill ambassador and played various roles in movies and TV shows.
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