Ray vs Rae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Girl #4,924 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"beam of light"

Origin: Old French

English American French

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Girl #1,260 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ewe, female sheep"

Origin: Hebrew (via Rachel)

English American Jewish

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Ray Rank #4,924

Rae Rank #1,260

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

Is Ray or Rae more popular?

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

What do Ray and Rae mean?

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

Are Ray and Rae boy or girl names?

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