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Faye vs Gray

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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Gray

Boy #1,342 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the color gray"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,342
Total SSA Count
142
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Faye Rank #539
Gray Rank #1,342

Faye is more popular, ranked #539 vs #1342 for Gray.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Faye or Gray more popular?

Faye is more popular, ranked #539 compared to Gray at #1342 in the United States.

What do Faye and Gray mean?

Faye means "fairy, enchantment" (Old French origin). Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin).

Are Faye and Gray boy or girl names?

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

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