Allen vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Allen Rank #574

Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Allen or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Allen and Jay mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Allen and Jay boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.