Jay vs Avery

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of the elves"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon/Norman

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Jay Rank #397

Avery Rank #259

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Avery more popular?

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Avery mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin).

Are Jay and Avery boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Avery is primarily a boy name.