May vs Faye

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 #539 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fairy, enchantment"

Origin: Old French

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May Rank #1,351

Faye Rank #539

Faye is more popular, ranked #539 vs #1351 for May.

Is May or Faye more popular?

Faye is more popular, ranked #539 compared to May at #1351 in the United States.

What do May and Faye mean?

May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin). Faye means "fairy, enchantment" (Old French origin).

Are May and Faye boy or girl names?

May is primarily a girl name. Faye is primarily a girl name.