Faye vs Lara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lara

Girl #740 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bay laurel (victory)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Russian Italian Spanish English German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#740
Total SSA Count
379
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Faye Rank #539
Lara Rank #740

Faye is more popular, ranked #539 vs #740 for Lara.

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

Lara ___

  • Lara Jane
  • Lara Rose
  • Lara Grace
  • Lara Belle
  • Lara Kate
  • Lara Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Faye

Ivy June Beau Lena Cole

If you choose Lara

Sasha Natasha Ivan Mira Vera

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Faye or Lara more popular?

Faye is more popular, ranked #539 compared to Lara at #740 in the United States.

What do Faye and Lara mean?

Faye means "fairy, enchantment" (Old French origin). Lara means "bay laurel (victory)" (Latin origin).

Are Faye and Lara boy or girl names?

Faye is primarily a girl name. Lara is primarily a girl name.

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