Jay vs Bentley

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 #201 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"clearing of coarse grass"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Jay Rank #397

Bentley Rank #201

Bentley is more popular, ranked #201 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Bentley more popular?

Bentley is more popular, ranked #201 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Bentley mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Bentley means "clearing of coarse grass" (Old English origin).

Are Jay and Bentley boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Bentley is primarily a boy name.