Bradley vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bradley

Boy #365 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"broad clearing in the woods"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Bradley Rank #365

Jay Rank #397

Bradley is more popular, ranked #365 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Bradley or Jay more popular?

Bradley is more popular, ranked #365 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Bradley and Jay mean?

Bradley means "broad clearing in the woods" (Old English origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Bradley and Jay boy or girl names?

Bradley is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.