Jay vs Callahan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #364 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lover of churches"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Jay Rank #397

Callahan Rank #364

Callahan is more popular, ranked #364 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Callahan more popular?

Callahan is more popular, ranked #364 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Callahan mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Callahan means "lover of churches" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Jay and Callahan boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Callahan is primarily a boy name.