Faye vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Faye

Girl #539 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fairy, enchantment"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Faye Rank #539

Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #539 for Faye.

Is Faye or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Faye at #539 in the United States.

What do Faye and Jay mean?

Faye means "fairy, enchantment" (Old French origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Faye and Jay boy or girl names?

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