Jansen vs Zay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jansen

Boy #2,836 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jan (John)"

Origin: Dutch

Dutch Scandinavian American South African

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Boy #2,854 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"light, radiance"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic African-American American

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Jansen Rank #2,836

Zay Rank #2,854

Jansen is more popular, ranked #2836 vs #2854 for Zay.

Is Jansen or Zay more popular?

Jansen is more popular, ranked #2836 compared to Zay at #2854 in the United States.

What do Jansen and Zay mean?

Jansen means "son of Jan (John)" (Dutch origin). Zay means "light, radiance" (Arabic origin).

Are Jansen and Zay boy or girl names?

Jansen is primarily a boy name. Zay is primarily a boy name.