Alyce vs Fay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alyce

Girl #3,524 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, of noble kind"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French Medieval European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,524
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Aly, Ally

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Fay

Girl #3,384 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"fairy, magical being"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,384
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Faye

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alyce Rank #3,524
Fay Rank #3,384

Fay is more popular, ranked #3384 vs #3524 for Alyce.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alyce ___

  • Alyce Marie
  • Alyce Jane
  • Alyce Louise
  • Alyce Grace
  • Alyce Frances
  • Alyce Pearl

Fay ___

  • Fay Elizabeth
  • Fay Louise
  • Fay Catherine
  • Fay Victoria
  • Fay Adelaide

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alyce

Edmund Cora Lewis Elsie Jasper

If you choose Fay

Pearl June Wren Clive Rupert

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alyce or Fay more popular?

Fay is more popular, ranked #3384 compared to Alyce at #3524 in the United States.

What do Alyce and Fay mean?

Alyce means "noble, of noble kind" (Germanic origin). Fay means "fairy, magical being" (Old French origin).

Are Alyce and Fay boy or girl names?

Alyce is primarily a girl name. Fay is primarily a girl name.

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