April vs Rae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

April

Girl #502 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to open (spring)"

Origin: Latin

English American French

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Girl #1,260 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ewe, female sheep"

Origin: Hebrew (via Rachel)

English American Jewish

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April Rank #502

Rae Rank #1,260

April is more popular, ranked #502 vs #1260 for Rae.

Is April or Rae more popular?

April is more popular, ranked #502 compared to Rae at #1260 in the United States.

What do April and Rae mean?

April means "to open (spring)" (Latin origin). Rae means "ewe, female sheep" (Hebrew (via Rachel) origin).

Are April and Rae boy or girl names?

April is primarily a girl name. Rae is primarily a girl name.