Day vs Rae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Day

Boy #20,203 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"daylight, the day"

Origin: Old English

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Girl #1,260 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ewe, female sheep"

Origin: Hebrew (via Rachel)

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Day Rank #20,203

Rae Rank #1,260

Rae is more popular, ranked #1260 vs #20203 for Day.

Is Day or Rae more popular?

Rae is more popular, ranked #1260 compared to Day at #20203 in the United States.

What do Day and Rae mean?

Day means "daylight, the day" (Old English origin). Rae means "ewe, female sheep" (Hebrew (via Rachel) origin).

Are Day and Rae boy or girl names?

Day is primarily a boy name. Rae is primarily a girl name.