Bryan vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bryan

Boy #306 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Irish Celtic 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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Bryan Rank #306

Jay Rank #397

Bryan is more popular, ranked #306 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Bryan or Jay more popular?

Bryan is more popular, ranked #306 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Bryan and Jay mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Bryan and Jay boy or girl names?

Bryan is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.