Kaycee 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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kaycee Rank #1,381
Rae Rank #1,260

Rae is more popular, ranked #1260 vs #1381 for Kaycee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kaycee ___

  • Kaycee Lynn
  • Kaycee Ann
  • Kaycee Marie
  • Kaycee Jo
  • Kaycee Lee
  • Kaycee Grace

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 Kaycee

Kelsey Tyler Jordan Delaney Peyton

If you choose Rae

Leo June Mae Beau Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaycee or Rae more popular?

Rae is more popular, ranked #1260 compared to Kaycee at #1381 in the United States.

What do Kaycee and Rae mean?

Kaycee means "alert, watchful" (Irish Cathasach origin). Rae means "ewe, female sheep" (Hebrew (via Rachel) origin).

Are Kaycee and Rae boy or girl names?

Kaycee is primarily a girl name. Rae is primarily a girl name.

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