Fay vs Leigh

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

✓ All Clear
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Leigh

Girl #3,426 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"woodland clearing, meadow"

Origin: Old English leah

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,426
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lei, Ley, Leie

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Fay Rank #3,384
Leigh Rank #3,426

Fay is more popular, ranked #3384 vs #3426 for Leigh.

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

Leigh ___

  • Leigh Anne
  • Leigh Marie
  • Leigh Elizabeth
  • Leigh Rose
  • Leigh Catherine
  • Leigh Frances

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fay

Pearl June Wren Clive Rupert

If you choose Leigh

Brett Kyle Dawn Glen Brooke

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fay or Leigh more popular?

Fay is more popular, ranked #3384 compared to Leigh at #3426 in the United States.

What do Fay and Leigh mean?

Fay means "fairy, magical being" (Old French origin). Leigh means "woodland clearing, meadow" (Old English leah origin).

Are Fay and Leigh boy or girl names?

Fay is primarily a girl name. Leigh is primarily a girl name.

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