Jay vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Jay Rank #397

Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Alex mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Jay and Alex boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.