Jay vs Callan

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 #242 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little battle"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Jay Rank #397

Callan Rank #242

Callan is more popular, ranked #242 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Callan more popular?

Callan is more popular, ranked #242 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Callan mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Callan means "little battle" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Jay and Callan boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Callan is primarily a boy name.