Callan vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Callan

Boy #242 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little battle"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish 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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Callan Rank #242

Jay Rank #397

Callan is more popular, ranked #242 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Callan or Jay more popular?

Callan is more popular, ranked #242 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Callan and Jay mean?

Callan means "little battle" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Callan and Jay boy or girl names?

Callan is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.