Fay vs Kaitlynn

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

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Kaitlynn

Girl #3,514 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure"

Origin: Greek katharos via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American English Welsh Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,514
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Katie, Kate, Kait

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Popularity Comparison

Fay Rank #3,384
Kaitlynn Rank #3,514

Fay is more popular, ranked #3384 vs #3514 for Kaitlynn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fay ___

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

Kaitlynn ___

  • Kaitlynn Rose
  • Kaitlynn Marie
  • Kaitlynn Ann
  • Kaitlynn Grace
  • Kaitlynn Elizabeth
  • Kaitlynn Nicole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fay

Pearl June Wren Clive Rupert

If you choose Kaitlynn

Brianna Shannon Maeve Connor Liam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fay or Kaitlynn more popular?

Fay is more popular, ranked #3384 compared to Kaitlynn at #3514 in the United States.

What do Fay and Kaitlynn mean?

Fay means "fairy, magical being" (Old French origin). Kaitlynn means "pure" (Greek katharos via Irish origin).

Are Fay and Kaitlynn boy or girl names?

Fay is primarily a girl name. Kaitlynn is primarily a girl name.

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