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Jay vs Antonio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

Cultural Roots

American English South Asian Universal

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#397
Total SSA Count
819
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Antonio

Boy #181 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"priceless, of inestimable worth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#181
Total SSA Count
2,047
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jay Rank #397
Antonio Rank #181

Antonio is more popular, ranked #181 vs #397 for Jay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jay or Antonio more popular?

Antonio is more popular, ranked #181 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Antonio mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Antonio means "priceless, of inestimable worth" (Latin origin).

Are Jay and Antonio boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Antonio is primarily a boy name.

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