Rae vs May

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rae

Girl #1,260 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ewe, female sheep"

Origin: Hebrew (via Rachel)

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Girl #1,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"goddess of spring, month of May"

Origin: Latin

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Rae Rank #1,260

May Rank #1,351

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

Is Rae or May more popular?

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

What do Rae and May mean?

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

Are Rae and May boy or girl names?

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