Jay vs Andre

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #351 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

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Jay Rank #397

Andre Rank #351

Andre is more popular, ranked #351 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Andre more popular?

Andre is more popular, ranked #351 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Andre mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Andre means "manly, brave" (Greek origin).

Are Jay and Andre boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Andre is primarily a boy name.