Fay vs May

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fay

Girl #3,384 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fairy, magical being"

Origin: Old French

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Girl #1,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"goddess of spring, month of May"

Origin: Latin

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Fay Rank #3,384

May Rank #1,351

May is more popular, ranked #1351 vs #3384 for Fay.

Is Fay or May more popular?

May is more popular, ranked #1351 compared to Fay at #3384 in the United States.

What do Fay and May mean?

Fay means "fairy, magical being" (Old French origin). May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin).

Are Fay and May boy or girl names?

Fay is primarily a girl name. May is primarily a girl name.