Magdalene vs Rae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Magdalene

Girl #1,415 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"from Magdala, tower"

Origin: Aramaic/Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Christian European English German Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,415
Total SSA Count
157
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Maggie, Maddie, Lena

Playground Safety Score

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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

Magdalene Rank #1,415
Rae Rank #1,260

Rae is more popular, ranked #1260 vs #1415 for Magdalene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Magdalene ___

  • Magdalene Rose
  • Magdalene Claire
  • Magdalene Grace
  • Magdalene Ann
  • Magdalene Frances
  • Magdalene Jane

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 Magdalene

Josephine Miriam Beatrice Cecilia Evangeline

If you choose Rae

Leo June Mae Beau Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Magdalene or Rae more popular?

Rae is more popular, ranked #1260 compared to Magdalene at #1415 in the United States.

What do Magdalene and Rae mean?

Magdalene means "from Magdala, tower" (Aramaic/Hebrew origin). Rae means "ewe, female sheep" (Hebrew (via Rachel) origin).

Are Magdalene and Rae boy or girl names?

Magdalene is primarily a girl name. Rae is primarily a girl name.

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