Jay vs Rae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

American English South Asian Universal

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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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Jay Rank #397

Rae Rank #1,260

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #1260 for Rae.

Is Jay or Rae more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Rae at #1260 in the United States.

What do Jay and Rae mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Rae means "ewe, female sheep" (Hebrew (via Rachel) origin).

Are Jay and Rae boy or girl names?

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