Jay vs Brady

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 #309 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Irish English American

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Jay Rank #397

Brady Rank #309

Brady is more popular, ranked #309 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Brady more popular?

Brady is more popular, ranked #309 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Brady mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Jay and Brady boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Brady is primarily a boy name.