Jay vs Cohen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #239 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jay Rank #397

Cohen Rank #239

Cohen is more popular, ranked #239 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Cohen more popular?

Cohen is more popular, ranked #239 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Cohen mean?

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

Are Jay and Cohen boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Cohen is primarily a boy name.