Jay vs Allen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

American English South Asian Universal

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Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Jay Rank #397

Allen Rank #574

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Jay or Allen more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Jay and Allen mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin).

Are Jay and Allen boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Allen is primarily a boy name.