Rae vs Fay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rae

Girl #1,260 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ewe, female sheep"

Origin: Hebrew (via Rachel)

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Girl #3,384 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fairy, magical being"

Origin: Old French

English French American

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Rae Rank #1,260

Fay Rank #3,384

Rae is more popular, ranked #1260 vs #3384 for Fay.

Is Rae or Fay more popular?

Rae is more popular, ranked #1260 compared to Fay at #3384 in the United States.

What do Rae and Fay mean?

Rae means "ewe, female sheep" (Hebrew (via Rachel) origin). Fay means "fairy, magical being" (Old French origin).

Are Rae and Fay boy or girl names?

Rae is primarily a girl name. Fay is primarily a girl name.