Rae vs Faye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rae

Girl #1,260 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ewe, female sheep"

Origin: Hebrew (via Rachel)

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Girl #539 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fairy, enchantment"

Origin: Old French

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Rae Rank #1,260

Faye Rank #539

Faye is more popular, ranked #539 vs #1260 for Rae.

Is Rae or Faye more popular?

Faye is more popular, ranked #539 compared to Rae at #1260 in the United States.

What do Rae and Faye mean?

Rae means "ewe, female sheep" (Hebrew (via Rachel) origin). Faye means "fairy, enchantment" (Old French origin).

Are Rae and Faye boy or girl names?

Rae is primarily a girl name. Faye is primarily a girl name.