Jay vs Argus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #14,142 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"all-seeing, vigilant"

Origin: Greek

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Jay Rank #397

Argus Rank #14,142

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #14142 for Argus.

Is Jay or Argus more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Argus at #14142 in the United States.

What do Jay and Argus mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Argus means "all-seeing, vigilant" (Greek origin).

Are Jay and Argus boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Argus is primarily a boy name.