Fay vs Mae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fay

Girl #3,384 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fairy, magical being"

Origin: Old French

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Girl #530 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Fay Rank #3,384

Mae Rank #530

Mae is more popular, ranked #530 vs #3384 for Fay.

Is Fay or Mae more popular?

Mae is more popular, ranked #530 compared to Fay at #3384 in the United States.

What do Fay and Mae mean?

Fay means "fairy, magical being" (Old French origin). Mae means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Fay and Mae boy or girl names?

Fay is primarily a girl name. Mae is primarily a girl name.