Garrett vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Garrett

Boy #563 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear strength, brave with the spear"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Garrett Rank #563

Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #563 for Garrett.

Is Garrett or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Garrett at #563 in the United States.

What do Garrett and Jay mean?

Garrett means "spear strength, brave with the spear" (Germanic origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Garrett and Jay boy or girl names?

Garrett is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.