Gunner vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gunner

Boy #520 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bold warrior"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Gunner Rank #520

Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #520 for Gunner.

Is Gunner or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Gunner at #520 in the United States.

What do Gunner and Jay mean?

Gunner means "bold warrior" (Old Norse origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Gunner and Jay boy or girl names?

Gunner is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.