Barnes vs Rae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barnes

Boy #7,718 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"near the barns, barn keeper"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#7,718
Total SSA Count
11
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Barney

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

Similar Names

Sy Doyle Jihan
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Popularity Comparison

Barnes Rank #7,718
Rae Rank #1,260

Rae is more popular, ranked #1260 vs #7718 for Barnes.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barnes ___

  • Barnes Cole
  • Barnes Reid
  • Barnes James
  • Barnes Henry
  • Barnes Oliver
  • Barnes Rhett

Rae ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Barnes

Fletcher Cooper Brooks Sloane Hadley

If you choose Rae

Leo June Mae Beau Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barnes or Rae more popular?

Rae is more popular, ranked #1260 compared to Barnes at #7718 in the United States.

What do Barnes and Rae mean?

Barnes means "near the barns, barn keeper" (Old English origin). Rae means "ewe, female sheep" (Hebrew (via Rachel) origin).

Are Barnes and Rae boy or girl names?

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

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