Faye vs Pilar

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Pilar

Girl #3,452 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pillar, column"

Origin: Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Catalan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,452
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pili, Piliche

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Faye Rank #539
Pilar Rank #3,452

Faye is more popular, ranked #539 vs #3452 for Pilar.

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

Pilar ___

  • Pilar Elena
  • Pilar Sofia
  • Pilar Carmen
  • Pilar Lucia
  • Pilar Isabel
  • Pilar Cristina

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Faye

Ivy June Beau Lena Cole

If you choose Pilar

Diego Consuelo Lola Ramon Esperanza

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Faye or Pilar more popular?

Faye is more popular, ranked #539 compared to Pilar at #3452 in the United States.

What do Faye and Pilar mean?

Faye means "fairy, enchantment" (Old French origin). Pilar means "pillar, column" (Spanish origin).

Are Faye and Pilar boy or girl names?

Faye is primarily a girl name. Pilar is primarily a girl name.

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