Mae vs Fay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mae

Girl #530 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Girl #3,384 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fairy, magical being"

Origin: Old French

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Mae Rank #530

Fay Rank #3,384

Mae is more popular, ranked #530 vs #3384 for Fay.

Is Mae or Fay more popular?

Mae is more popular, ranked #530 compared to Fay at #3384 in the United States.

What do Mae and Fay mean?

Mae means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin). Fay means "fairy, magical being" (Old French origin).

Are Mae and Fay boy or girl names?

Mae is primarily a girl name. Fay is primarily a girl name.