Fay vs Rae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fay

Girl #3,384 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fairy, magical being"

Origin: Old French

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Girl #1,260 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ewe, female sheep"

Origin: Hebrew (via Rachel)

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Fay Rank #3,384

Rae Rank #1,260

Rae is more popular, ranked #1260 vs #3384 for Fay.

Is Fay or Rae more popular?

Rae is more popular, ranked #1260 compared to Fay at #3384 in the United States.

What do Fay and Rae mean?

Fay means "fairy, magical being" (Old French origin). Rae means "ewe, female sheep" (Hebrew (via Rachel) origin).

Are Fay and Rae boy or girl names?

Fay is primarily a girl name. Rae is primarily a girl name.