Renae vs Rikki

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Renae

Girl #3,640 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"reborn, born again"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,640
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rena, Rae

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Rikki

Girl #3,762 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic (from Frederica/Erica)

Cultural Roots

American English Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,762
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Rik

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Popularity Comparison

Renae Rank #3,640
Rikki Rank #3,762

Renae is more popular, ranked #3640 vs #3762 for Rikki.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Renae ___

  • Renae Marie
  • Renae Louise
  • Renae Claire
  • Renae Anne
  • Renae Grace
  • Renae Nicole

Rikki ___

  • Rikki Jo
  • Rikki Lynn
  • Rikki Sue
  • Rikki Ann
  • Rikki Lee
  • Rikki Jean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Renae

Danielle Michelle Nicole Laurent Andre

If you choose Rikki

Tori Teri Brandi Cindi Danni

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Renae or Rikki more popular?

Renae is more popular, ranked #3640 compared to Rikki at #3762 in the United States.

What do Renae and Rikki mean?

Renae means "reborn, born again" (Latin origin). Rikki means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic (from Frederica/Erica) origin).

Are Renae and Rikki boy or girl names?

Renae is primarily a girl name. Rikki is primarily a girl name.

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