Jay vs Bradley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #365 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"broad clearing in the woods"

Origin: Old English

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Jay Rank #397

Bradley Rank #365

Bradley is more popular, ranked #365 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Bradley more popular?

Bradley is more popular, ranked #365 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Bradley mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Bradley means "broad clearing in the woods" (Old English origin).

Are Jay and Bradley boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Bradley is primarily a boy name.