Richard vs Rae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Girl #1,260 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ewe, female sheep"

Origin: Hebrew (via Rachel)

English American Jewish

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Rae Rank #1,260

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

Is Richard or Rae more popular?

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

What do Richard and Rae mean?

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

Are Richard and Rae boy or girl names?

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