Harvey vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harvey

Boy #244 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"battle worthy"

Origin: Old Breton

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Harvey Rank #244

Jay Rank #397

Harvey is more popular, ranked #244 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Harvey or Jay more popular?

Harvey is more popular, ranked #244 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Harvey and Jay mean?

Harvey means "battle worthy" (Old Breton origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Harvey and Jay boy or girl names?

Harvey is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.