Jay vs Augustus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Jay Rank #397

Augustus Rank #409

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #409 for Augustus.

Is Jay or Augustus more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Jay and Augustus mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin).

Are Jay and Augustus boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Augustus is primarily a boy name.