Fay vs Gideon

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 #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Fay Rank #3,384

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #3384 for Fay.

Is Fay or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Fay at #3384 in the United States.

What do Fay and Gideon mean?

Fay means "fairy, magical being" (Old French origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Fay and Gideon boy or girl names?

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