Faye vs Skye

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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Skye

Girl #480 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sky, cloud island"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scottish British American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#480
Total SSA Count
642
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Faye Rank #539
Skye Rank #480

Skye is more popular, ranked #480 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

Skye ___

  • Skye Rose
  • Skye Elise
  • Skye Aurora
  • Skye Josephine
  • Skye Miriam
  • Skye Blue

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Faye

Ivy June Beau Lena Cole

If you choose Skye

Finn Rory Luna Bodhi River

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Faye or Skye more popular?

Skye is more popular, ranked #480 compared to Faye at #539 in the United States.

What do Faye and Skye mean?

Faye means "fairy, enchantment" (Old French origin). Skye means "sky, cloud island" (Old Norse origin).

Are Faye and Skye boy or girl names?

Faye is primarily a girl name. Skye is primarily a girl name.

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