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Rae vs Radford

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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Popularity Comparison

Rae Rank #1,260
Radford Rank #19,821

Rae is more popular, ranked #1260 vs #19821 for Radford.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rae or Radford more popular?

Rae is more popular, ranked #1260 compared to Radford at #19821 in the United States.

What do Rae and Radford mean?

Rae means "ewe, female sheep" (Hebrew (via Rachel) origin).

Are Rae and Radford boy or girl names?

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

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