Fay vs Fannie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fay

Girl #3,384 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fairy, magical being"

Origin: Old French

English French American

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Boy #33,389 Most Popular

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Fay Rank #3,384

Fannie Rank #33,389

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

Is Fay or Fannie more popular?

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

What do Fay and Fannie mean?

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

Are Fay and Fannie boy or girl names?

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