Rae vs Sharon

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

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Sharon

Girl #1,230 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fertile plain, coastal plain of Sharon"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,230
Total SSA Count
190
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sheri, Shari, Shaz

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Popularity Comparison

Rae Rank #1,260
Sharon Rank #1,230

Sharon is more popular, ranked #1230 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

Sharon ___

  • Sharon Lynn
  • Sharon Anne
  • Sharon Marie
  • Sharon Lee
  • Sharon Kay
  • Sharon Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Rae

Leo June Mae Beau Nora

If you choose Sharon

Karen Donna Linda Gary Dennis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rae or Sharon more popular?

Sharon is more popular, ranked #1230 compared to Rae at #1260 in the United States.

What do Rae and Sharon mean?

Rae means "ewe, female sheep" (Hebrew (via Rachel) origin). Sharon means "fertile plain, coastal plain of Sharon" (Hebrew origin).

Are Rae and Sharon boy or girl names?

Rae is primarily a girl name. Sharon is primarily a girl name.

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