May vs Rae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

May

Girl #1,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"goddess of spring, month of May"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #1,260 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ewe, female sheep"

Origin: Hebrew (via Rachel)

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May Rank #1,351

Rae Rank #1,260

Rae is more popular, ranked #1260 vs #1351 for May.

Is May or Rae more popular?

Rae is more popular, ranked #1260 compared to May at #1351 in the United States.

What do May and Rae mean?

May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin). Rae means "ewe, female sheep" (Hebrew (via Rachel) origin).

Are May and Rae boy or girl names?

May is primarily a girl name. Rae is primarily a girl name.