Fae vs Moxie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fae

Girl #4,269 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"fairy, enchanted being"

Origin: Old French fée

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,269
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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Moxie

Girl #4,178 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"courage, spirit, determination"

Origin: American English slang

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,178
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mox

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Fae Rank #4,269
Moxie Rank #4,178

Moxie is more popular, ranked #4178 vs #4269 for Fae.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fae ___

  • Fae Eleanor
  • Fae Aurora
  • Fae Isabelle
  • Fae Rosalind
  • Fae Celestine
  • Fae Vivienne

Moxie ___

  • Moxie Jane
  • Moxie Lou
  • Moxie Belle
  • Moxie Ray
  • Moxie Rose
  • Moxie Blue

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Moxie

Bowie Harlow Jagger Rebel Scout

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fae or Moxie more popular?

Moxie is more popular, ranked #4178 compared to Fae at #4269 in the United States.

What do Fae and Moxie mean?

Fae means "fairy, enchanted being" (Old French fée origin). Moxie means "courage, spirit, determination" (American English slang origin).

Are Fae and Moxie boy or girl names?

Fae is primarily a girl name. Moxie is primarily a girl name.

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