Jay vs Atticus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #277 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Attica, man of Athens"

Origin: Latin from Greek

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Jay Rank #397

Atticus Rank #277

Atticus is more popular, ranked #277 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Atticus more popular?

Atticus is more popular, ranked #277 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Atticus mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Atticus means "from Attica, man of Athens" (Latin from Greek origin).

Are Jay and Atticus boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Atticus is primarily a boy name.