Bow vs Rae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bow

Boy #7,500 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"curved weapon for shooting arrows"

Origin: Old English boga

Cultural Roots

English American Contemporary

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#7,500
Total SSA Count
11
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bow Rank #7,500
Rae Rank #1,260

Rae is more popular, ranked #1260 vs #7500 for Bow.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bow ___

  • Bow James
  • Bow River
  • Bow Arrow
  • Bow Hunter
  • Bow Lee
  • Bow Scout

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 Bow

Arrow Scout River Fox Sage

If you choose Rae

Leo June Mae Beau Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bow or Rae more popular?

Rae is more popular, ranked #1260 compared to Bow at #7500 in the United States.

What do Bow and Rae mean?

Bow means "curved weapon for shooting arrows" (Old English boga origin). Rae means "ewe, female sheep" (Hebrew (via Rachel) origin).

Are Bow and Rae boy or girl names?

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

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