Jay vs Brantley

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 #481 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Brandon's woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English

American Southern American

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Jay Rank #397

Brantley Rank #481

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #481 for Brantley.

Is Jay or Brantley more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Brantley at #481 in the United States.

What do Jay and Brantley mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Brantley means "Brandon's woodland clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Jay and Brantley boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Brantley is primarily a boy name.