May vs Fay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

May

Girl #1,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"goddess of spring, month of May"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #3,384 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fairy, magical being"

Origin: Old French

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May Rank #1,351

Fay Rank #3,384

May is more popular, ranked #1351 vs #3384 for Fay.

Is May or Fay more popular?

May is more popular, ranked #1351 compared to Fay at #3384 in the United States.

What do May and Fay mean?

May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin). Fay means "fairy, magical being" (Old French origin).

Are May and Fay boy or girl names?

May is primarily a girl name. Fay is primarily a girl name.