Grant vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grant

Boy #241 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"large, great"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Grant Rank #241

Jay Rank #397

Grant is more popular, ranked #241 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Grant or Jay more popular?

Grant is more popular, ranked #241 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Grant and Jay mean?

Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Grant and Jay boy or girl names?

Grant is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.