Rae vs Reece

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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Reece

Boy #455 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"enthusiasm, ardent"

Origin: Old Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#455
Total SSA Count
686
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ree, Rey, Reie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Rae Rank #1,260
Reece Rank #455

Reece is more popular, ranked #455 vs #1260 for Rae.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Rae ___

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

Reece ___

  • Reece James
  • Reece William
  • Reece Alexander
  • Reece Thomas
  • Reece Owen
  • Reece Morgan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Rae

Leo June Mae Beau Nora

If you choose Reece

Owen Evan Finn Dylan Gwen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rae or Reece more popular?

Reece is more popular, ranked #455 compared to Rae at #1260 in the United States.

What do Rae and Reece mean?

Rae means "ewe, female sheep" (Hebrew (via Rachel) origin). Reece means "enthusiasm, ardent" (Old Welsh origin).

Are Rae and Reece boy or girl names?

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

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