Charlotte vs Fay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Fay Rank #3,384

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3384 for Fay.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

Fay ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Fay

Pearl June Wren Clive Rupert

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Fay more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Fay at #3384 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Fay mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Fay means "fairy, magical being" (Old French origin).

Are Charlotte and Fay boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Fay is primarily a girl name.

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