Ray vs Faye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Girl #4,924 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"beam of light"

Origin: Old French

English American French

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Girl #539 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fairy, enchantment"

Origin: Old French

English American Welsh

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Ray Rank #4,924

Faye Rank #539

Faye is more popular, ranked #539 vs #4924 for Ray.

Is Ray or Faye more popular?

Faye is more popular, ranked #539 compared to Ray at #4924 in the United States.

What do Ray and Faye mean?

Ray means "beam of light" (Old French origin). Faye means "fairy, enchantment" (Old French origin).

Are Ray and Faye boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a girl name. Faye is primarily a girl name.