Jay vs Brody

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 #224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"muddy place, ditch"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

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Jay Rank #397

Brody Rank #224

Brody is more popular, ranked #224 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Brody more popular?

Brody is more popular, ranked #224 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Brody mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Brody means "muddy place, ditch" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Jay and Brody boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Brody is primarily a boy name.