Jay vs Baylor

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 #366 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who bails, deliverer"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Jay Rank #397

Baylor Rank #366

Baylor is more popular, ranked #366 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Baylor more popular?

Baylor is more popular, ranked #366 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Baylor mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Baylor means "one who bails, deliverer" (Old French origin).

Are Jay and Baylor boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Baylor is primarily a boy name.