Jay vs Banks

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

American English South Asian Universal

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Boy #367 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near a riverbank"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Jay Rank #397

Banks Rank #367

Banks is more popular, ranked #367 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Banks more popular?

Banks is more popular, ranked #367 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Banks mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Banks means "one who lives near a riverbank" (Old English origin).

Are Jay and Banks boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Banks is primarily a boy name.