Fannie vs Fay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fannie

Boy #33,389 Most Popular

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Girl #3,384 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fairy, magical being"

Origin: Old French

English French American

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Fannie Rank #33,389

Fay Rank #3,384

Fay is more popular, ranked #3384 vs #33389 for Fannie.

Is Fannie or Fay more popular?

Fay is more popular, ranked #3384 compared to Fannie at #33389 in the United States.

What do Fannie and Fay mean?

Fay means "fairy, magical being" (Old French origin).

Are Fannie and Fay boy or girl names?

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