Fletcher vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fletcher

Boy #565 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"arrow maker"

Origin: Old French via Middle English

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Fletcher Rank #565

Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #565 for Fletcher.

Is Fletcher or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Fletcher at #565 in the United States.

What do Fletcher and Jay mean?

Fletcher means "arrow maker" (Old French via Middle English origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Fletcher and Jay boy or girl names?

Fletcher is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.