Holden vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Holden

Boy #281 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep valley; hollow valley"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Holden Rank #281

Jay Rank #397

Holden is more popular, ranked #281 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Holden or Jay more popular?

Holden is more popular, ranked #281 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Holden and Jay mean?

Holden means "deep valley; hollow valley" (Old English origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Holden and Jay boy or girl names?

Holden is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.