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Gray vs Faye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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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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Popularity Comparison

Gray Rank #1,342
Faye Rank #539

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gray or Faye more popular?

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

What do Gray and Faye mean?

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

Are Gray and Faye boy or girl names?

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

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