Gray vs Fay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gray

Girl #5,235 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gray-haired, dignified"

Origin: Old English

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Girl #3,384 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fairy, magical being"

Origin: Old French

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Gray Rank #5,235

Fay Rank #3,384

Fay is more popular, ranked #3384 vs #5235 for Gray.

Is Gray or Fay more popular?

Fay is more popular, ranked #3384 compared to Gray at #5235 in the United States.

What do Gray and Fay mean?

Gray means "gray-haired, dignified" (Old English origin). Fay means "fairy, magical being" (Old French origin).

Are Gray and Fay boy or girl names?

Gray is primarily a girl name. Fay is primarily a girl name.