Faye vs Fiona

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Faye

Girl #539 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"fairy, enchantment"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#539
Total SSA Count
559
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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Fiona

Girl #406 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"fair, white, pure"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English Gaelic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#406
Total SSA Count
782
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fi, Fifi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Faye Rank #539
Fiona Rank #406

Fiona is more popular, ranked #406 vs #539 for Faye.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Faye ___

  • Faye Elizabeth
  • Faye Marie
  • Faye Grace
  • Faye Louise
  • Faye Alexandra
  • Faye Catherine

Fiona ___

  • Fiona Rose
  • Fiona Grace
  • Fiona Claire
  • Fiona Jane
  • Fiona Maeve
  • Fiona Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Faye

Ivy June Beau Lena Cole

If you choose Fiona

Seamus Aoife Declan Siobhan Finley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Faye or Fiona more popular?

Fiona is more popular, ranked #406 compared to Faye at #539 in the United States.

What do Faye and Fiona mean?

Faye means "fairy, enchantment" (Old French origin). Fiona means "fair, white, pure" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Faye and Fiona boy or girl names?

Faye is primarily a girl name. Fiona is primarily a girl name.

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