Jay vs Benson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Benedict/Benjamin"

Origin: English

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Jay Rank #397

Benson Rank #436

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #436 for Benson.

Is Jay or Benson more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Benson at #436 in the United States.

What do Jay and Benson mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Benson means "son of Benedict/Benjamin" (English origin).

Are Jay and Benson boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Benson is primarily a boy name.