Faye vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Faye

Girl #539 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fairy, enchantment"

Origin: Old French

English American Welsh

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Girl #4,924 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"beam of light"

Origin: Old French

English American French

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Faye Rank #539

Ray Rank #4,924

Faye is more popular, ranked #539 vs #4924 for Ray.

Is Faye or Ray more popular?

Faye is more popular, ranked #539 compared to Ray at #4924 in the United States.

What do Faye and Ray mean?

Faye means "fairy, enchantment" (Old French origin). Ray means "beam of light" (Old French origin).

Are Faye and Ray boy or girl names?

Faye is primarily a girl name. Ray is primarily a girl name.