Faber vs Ngai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ngai

Boy #28,618 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sky, firmament"

Origin: Cantonese Chinese

Cultural Roots

Cantonese Hong Kong Chinese East Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#28,618
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Faber Rank #28,599
Ngai Rank #28,618

Faber is more popular, ranked #28599 vs #28618 for Ngai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Faber ___

  • Faber James
  • Faber Michael
  • Faber William
  • Faber Henry
  • Faber Thomas
  • Faber Dale

Ngai ___

  • Ngai Lee
  • Ngai Wei
  • Ngai Jun
  • Ngai Kai
  • Ngai Chen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Faber

Turner Fletcher Cooper Mason Garner

If you choose Ngai

Lok Ming Hei Kin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Faber or Ngai more popular?

Faber is more popular, ranked #28599 compared to Ngai at #28618 in the United States.

What do Faber and Ngai mean?

Faber means "craftsman, smith" (Latin origin). Ngai means "sky, firmament" (Cantonese Chinese origin).

Are Faber and Ngai boy or girl names?

Faber is primarily a boy name. Ngai is primarily a boy name.

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