Brantley vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brantley

Boy #481 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Brandon's woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Brantley Rank #481

Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #481 for Brantley.

Is Brantley or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Brantley at #481 in the United States.

What do Brantley and Jay mean?

Brantley means "Brandon's woodland clearing" (Old English origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Brantley and Jay boy or girl names?

Brantley is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.