Edwin vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edwin

Boy #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Edwin Rank #383

Jay Rank #397

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Edwin or Jay more popular?

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Edwin and Jay mean?

Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Edwin and Jay boy or girl names?

Edwin is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.