Faye vs May

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Faye

Girl #539 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fairy, enchantment"

Origin: Old French

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Girl #1,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"goddess of spring, month of May"

Origin: Latin

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Faye Rank #539

May Rank #1,351

Faye is more popular, ranked #539 vs #1351 for May.

Is Faye or May more popular?

Faye is more popular, ranked #539 compared to May at #1351 in the United States.

What do Faye and May mean?

Faye means "fairy, enchantment" (Old French origin). May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin).

Are Faye and May boy or girl names?

Faye is primarily a girl name. May is primarily a girl name.