Jay vs Bryan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #306 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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Jay Rank #397

Bryan Rank #306

Bryan is more popular, ranked #306 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Bryan more popular?

Bryan is more popular, ranked #306 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Bryan mean?

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

Are Jay and Bryan boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Bryan is primarily a boy name.