Day vs Faye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Day

Girl #14,900 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"daylight, brightness"

Origin: Old English

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Girl #539 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fairy, enchantment"

Origin: Old French

English American Welsh

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Day Rank #14,900

Faye Rank #539

Faye is more popular, ranked #539 vs #14900 for Day.

Is Day or Faye more popular?

Faye is more popular, ranked #539 compared to Day at #14900 in the United States.

What do Day and Faye mean?

Day means "daylight, brightness" (Old English origin). Faye means "fairy, enchantment" (Old French origin).

Are Day and Faye boy or girl names?

Day is primarily a girl name. Faye is primarily a girl name.