Aidan vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aidan

Boy #312 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Irish Scottish English American

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

American English South Asian Universal

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Aidan Rank #312

Jay Rank #397

Aidan is more popular, ranked #312 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Aidan or Jay more popular?

Aidan is more popular, ranked #312 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Aidan and Jay mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Aidan and Jay boy or girl names?

Aidan is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.