Rae vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rae

Girl #1,260 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ewe, female sheep"

Origin: Hebrew (via Rachel)

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Girl #4,924 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"beam of light"

Origin: Old French

English American French

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Rae Rank #1,260

Ray Rank #4,924

Rae is more popular, ranked #1260 vs #4924 for Ray.

Is Rae or Ray more popular?

Rae is more popular, ranked #1260 compared to Ray at #4924 in the United States.

What do Rae and Ray mean?

Rae means "ewe, female sheep" (Hebrew (via Rachel) origin). Ray means "beam of light" (Old French origin).

Are Rae and Ray boy or girl names?

Rae is primarily a girl name. Ray is primarily a girl name.