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Andre vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andre

Boy #351 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

French Portuguese Brazilian African American West African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#351
Total SSA Count
961
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

Cultural Roots

American English South Asian Universal

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#397
Total SSA Count
819
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Andre Rank #351
Jay Rank #397

Andre is more popular, ranked #351 vs #397 for Jay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andre or Jay more popular?

Andre is more popular, ranked #351 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Andre and Jay mean?

Andre means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Andre and Jay boy or girl names?

Andre is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.

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