Jay vs Andy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #489 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

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Jay Rank #397

Andy Rank #489

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #489 for Andy.

Is Jay or Andy more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Andy at #489 in the United States.

What do Jay and Andy mean?

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

Are Jay and Andy boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Andy is primarily a boy name.