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Faye vs Fannie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Faye

Girl #539 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"fairy, enchantment"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#539
Total SSA Count
559
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Faye Rank #539
Fannie Rank #33,389

Faye is more popular, ranked #539 vs #33389 for Fannie.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Faye or Fannie more popular?

Faye is more popular, ranked #539 compared to Fannie at #33389 in the United States.

What do Faye and Fannie mean?

Faye means "fairy, enchantment" (Old French origin).

Are Faye and Fannie boy or girl names?

Faye is primarily a girl name. Fannie is primarily a boy name.

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