Jay vs Apollo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #415 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"strength, manly beauty"

Origin: Greek

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Jay Rank #397

Apollo Rank #415

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #415 for Apollo.

Is Jay or Apollo more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Apollo at #415 in the United States.

What do Jay and Apollo mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Apollo means "strength, manly beauty" (Greek origin).

Are Jay and Apollo boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Apollo is primarily a boy name.