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Farrell vs Rae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rae

Girl #1,260 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"ewe, female sheep"

Origin: Hebrew (via Rachel)

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,260
Total SSA Count
184
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Farrell Rank #69,401
Rae Rank #1,260

Rae is more popular, ranked #1260 vs #69401 for Farrell.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Farrell or Rae more popular?

Rae is more popular, ranked #1260 compared to Farrell at #69401 in the United States.

What do Farrell and Rae mean?

Rae means "ewe, female sheep" (Hebrew (via Rachel) origin).

Are Farrell and Rae boy or girl names?

Farrell is primarily a girl name. Rae is primarily a girl name.

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