Faye vs Fay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Faye

Girl #539 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fairy, enchantment"

Origin: Old French

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Girl #3,384 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fairy, magical being"

Origin: Old French

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Faye Rank #539

Fay Rank #3,384

Faye is more popular, ranked #539 vs #3384 for Fay.

Is Faye or Fay more popular?

Faye is more popular, ranked #539 compared to Fay at #3384 in the United States.

What do Faye and Fay mean?

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

Are Faye and Fay boy or girl names?

Faye is primarily a girl name. Fay is primarily a girl name.