Fay vs Day

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fay

Girl #3,384 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fairy, magical being"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #20,203 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"daylight, the day"

Origin: Old English

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Fay Rank #3,384

Day Rank #20,203

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

Is Fay or Day more popular?

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

What do Fay and Day mean?

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

Are Fay and Day boy or girl names?

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