Ann vs Rae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ann

Girl #1,144 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English French Scandinavian Latin

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,144
Total SSA Count
211
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Annie

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Rae

Girl #1,260 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"ewe, female sheep"

Origin: Hebrew (via Rachel)

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,260
Total SSA Count
184
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ann Rank #1,144
Rae Rank #1,260

Ann is more popular, ranked #1144 vs #1260 for Rae.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ann ___

  • Ann Marie
  • Ann Elizabeth
  • Ann Louise
  • Ann Grace
  • Ann Margaret
  • Ann Claire

Rae ___

  • Rae Ellen
  • Rae Marie
  • Rae Louise
  • Rae Elizabeth
  • Rae Ann
  • Rae Christine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ann

Mary Jane Ruth George William

If you choose Rae

Leo June Mae Beau Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ann or Rae more popular?

Ann is more popular, ranked #1144 compared to Rae at #1260 in the United States.

What do Ann and Rae mean?

Ann means "grace, favor" (Hebrew origin). Rae means "ewe, female sheep" (Hebrew (via Rachel) origin).

Are Ann and Rae boy or girl names?

Ann is primarily a girl name. Rae is primarily a girl name.

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