Jay vs Blake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

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Jay Rank #397

Blake Rank #265

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Blake more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Blake mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin).

Are Jay and Blake boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Blake is primarily a boy name.