Rae vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rae

Girl #1,260 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ewe, female sheep"

Origin: Hebrew (via Rachel)

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Rae Rank #1,260

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1260 for Rae.

Is Rae or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Rae at #1260 in the United States.

What do Rae and Richard mean?

Rae means "ewe, female sheep" (Hebrew (via Rachel) origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Rae and Richard boy or girl names?

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