Jay vs Brandon

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 #230 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"broom-covered hill"

Origin: Old English

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Jay Rank #397

Brandon Rank #230

Brandon is more popular, ranked #230 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Brandon more popular?

Brandon is more popular, ranked #230 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Brandon mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Brandon means "broom-covered hill" (Old English origin).

Are Jay and Brandon boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Brandon is primarily a boy name.