Brody vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brody

Boy #224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"muddy place, ditch"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

American English South Asian Universal

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Brody Rank #224

Jay Rank #397

Brody is more popular, ranked #224 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Brody or Jay more popular?

Brody is more popular, ranked #224 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Brody and Jay mean?

Brody means "muddy place, ditch" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Brody and Jay boy or girl names?

Brody is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.