Alex vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Alex Rank #205

Jay Rank #397

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Alex or Jay more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Alex and Jay mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Alex and Jay boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.