Rae vs Rey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rae

Girl #1,260 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ewe, female sheep"

Origin: Hebrew (via Rachel)

English American Jewish

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Boy #823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Spanish

Spanish Latin American American

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Rae Rank #1,260

Rey Rank #823

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 vs #1260 for Rae.

Is Rae or Rey more popular?

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 compared to Rae at #1260 in the United States.

What do Rae and Rey mean?

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

Are Rae and Rey boy or girl names?

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