Hope vs Fay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hope

Girl #317 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Wish fulfilled"

English American Christian Welsh

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Girl #3,384 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fairy, magical being"

Origin: Old French

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Hope Rank #317

Fay Rank #3,384

Hope is more popular, ranked #317 vs #3384 for Fay.

Is Hope or Fay more popular?

Hope is more popular, ranked #317 compared to Fay at #3384 in the United States.

What do Hope and Fay mean?

Hope means "Wish fulfilled". Fay means "fairy, magical being" (Old French origin).

Are Hope and Fay boy or girl names?

Hope is primarily a girl name. Fay is primarily a girl name.