Jay vs Colin

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 #335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young dog, whelp"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic

English Irish Scottish American

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Jay Rank #397

Colin Rank #335

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Colin more popular?

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Colin mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Jay and Colin boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Colin is primarily a boy name.