Ellery vs Rae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Ellery Rank #1,328
Rae Rank #1,260

Rae is more popular, ranked #1260 vs #1328 for Ellery.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ellery ___

  • Ellery Jane
  • Ellery Mae
  • Ellery Rose
  • Ellery Grace
  • Ellery Ann
  • Ellery Kate

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 Ellery

Avery Emery Hadley Piper Rowan

If you choose Rae

Leo June Mae Beau Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellery or Rae more popular?

Rae is more popular, ranked #1260 compared to Ellery at #1328 in the United States.

What do Ellery and Rae mean?

Ellery means "elder tree island" (Old English origin). Rae means "ewe, female sheep" (Hebrew (via Rachel) origin).

Are Ellery and Rae boy or girl names?

Ellery is primarily a girl name. Rae is primarily a girl name.

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