Jay vs Faye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Girl #539 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fairy, enchantment"

Origin: Old French

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Jay Rank #397

Faye Rank #539

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #539 for Faye.

Is Jay or Faye more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Faye at #539 in the United States.

What do Jay and Faye mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Faye means "fairy, enchantment" (Old French origin).

Are Jay and Faye boy or girl names?

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