Arrow vs Fay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arrow

Boy #1,674 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"swift projectile, arrow"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,674
Total SSA Count
100
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ari, Ro

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Arrow Rank #1,674
Fay Rank #3,384

Arrow is more popular, ranked #1674 vs #3384 for Fay.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arrow ___

  • Arrow James
  • Arrow Cole
  • Arrow Reed
  • Arrow Finn
  • Arrow Blake
  • Arrow Dean

Fay ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arrow

Archer Hunter Scout Wren Sage

If you choose Fay

Pearl June Wren Clive Rupert

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arrow or Fay more popular?

Arrow is more popular, ranked #1674 compared to Fay at #3384 in the United States.

What do Arrow and Fay mean?

Arrow means "swift projectile, arrow" (Old English origin). Fay means "fairy, magical being" (Old French origin).

Are Arrow and Fay boy or girl names?

Arrow is primarily a boy name. Fay is primarily a girl name.

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