Day vs Fay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Day

Boy #20,203 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"daylight, the day"

Origin: Old English

English American British

✓ All Clear

Girl #3,384 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fairy, magical being"

Origin: Old French

English French American

✓ All Clear

Day Rank #20,203

Fay Rank #3,384

Fay is more popular, ranked #3384 vs #20203 for Day.

Is Day or Fay more popular?

Fay is more popular, ranked #3384 compared to Day at #20203 in the United States.

What do Day and Fay mean?

Day means "daylight, the day" (Old English origin). Fay means "fairy, magical being" (Old French origin).

Are Day and Fay boy or girl names?

Day is primarily a boy name. Fay is primarily a girl name.