Finnegan vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Finnegan

Boy #493 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the fair one"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Finnegan Rank #493

Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #493 for Finnegan.

Is Finnegan or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Finnegan at #493 in the United States.

What do Finnegan and Jay mean?

Finnegan means "son of the fair one" (Irish origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Finnegan and Jay boy or girl names?

Finnegan is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.