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Rae vs Gray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rae

Girl #1,260 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"ewe, female sheep"

Origin: Hebrew (via Rachel)

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,260
Total SSA Count
184
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Gray

Boy #1,342 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the color gray"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,342
Total SSA Count
142
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Rae Rank #1,260
Gray Rank #1,342

Rae is more popular, ranked #1260 vs #1342 for Gray.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rae or Gray more popular?

Rae is more popular, ranked #1260 compared to Gray at #1342 in the United States.

What do Rae and Gray mean?

Rae means "ewe, female sheep" (Hebrew (via Rachel) origin). Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin).

Are Rae and Gray boy or girl names?

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

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