Fay vs Faye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fay

Girl #3,384 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fairy, magical being"

Origin: Old French

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Girl #539 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fairy, enchantment"

Origin: Old French

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Fay Rank #3,384

Faye Rank #539

Faye is more popular, ranked #539 vs #3384 for Fay.

Is Fay or Faye more popular?

Faye is more popular, ranked #539 compared to Fay at #3384 in the United States.

What do Fay and Faye mean?

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

Are Fay and Faye boy or girl names?

Fay is primarily a girl name. Faye is primarily a girl name.