Rae vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rae

Girl #1,260 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ewe, female sheep"

Origin: Hebrew (via Rachel)

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

American English South Asian Universal

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Rae Rank #1,260

Jay Rank #397

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

Is Rae or Jay more popular?

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

What do Rae and Jay mean?

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

Are Rae and Jay boy or girl names?

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