Rae vs Wendy

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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Wendy

Girl #1,097 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"friend, friendly"

Origin: Literary English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,097
Total SSA Count
224
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Wen

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Rae Rank #1,260
Wendy Rank #1,097

Wendy is more popular, ranked #1097 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

Wendy ___

  • Wendy Anne
  • Wendy Lee
  • Wendy Jo
  • Wendy Lynn
  • Wendy Marie
  • Wendy Beth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Rae

Leo June Mae Beau Nora

If you choose Wendy

Peter Michael John Susan Karen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rae or Wendy more popular?

Wendy is more popular, ranked #1097 compared to Rae at #1260 in the United States.

What do Rae and Wendy mean?

Rae means "ewe, female sheep" (Hebrew (via Rachel) origin). Wendy means "friend, friendly" (Literary English origin).

Are Rae and Wendy boy or girl names?

Rae is primarily a girl name. Wendy is primarily a girl name.

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