Fay vs Hope

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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Girl #317 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Wish fulfilled"

English American Christian Welsh

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Fay Rank #3,384

Hope Rank #317

Hope is more popular, ranked #317 vs #3384 for Fay.

Is Fay or Hope more popular?

Hope is more popular, ranked #317 compared to Fay at #3384 in the United States.

What do Fay and Hope mean?

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

Are Fay and Hope boy or girl names?

Fay is primarily a girl name. Hope is primarily a girl name.