Jae vs Rei

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jae

Boy #3,851 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"talent, ability, brilliance"

Origin: Korean/Chinese

Korean East Asian American

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,800 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"courtesy, respect, gratitude"

Origin: Japanese kanji 礼

Japanese American Brazilian

✓ All Clear

Jae Rank #3,851

Rei Rank #3,800

Rei is more popular, ranked #3800 vs #3851 for Jae.

Is Jae or Rei more popular?

Rei is more popular, ranked #3800 compared to Jae at #3851 in the United States.

What do Jae and Rei mean?

Jae means "talent, ability, brilliance" (Korean/Chinese origin). Rei means "courtesy, respect, gratitude" (Japanese kanji 礼 origin).

Are Jae and Rei boy or girl names?

Jae is primarily a boy name. Rei is primarily a boy name.