Jay vs Colson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Cole"

Origin: Old English patronymic

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Jay Rank #397

Colson Rank #355

Colson is more popular, ranked #355 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Colson more popular?

Colson is more popular, ranked #355 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Colson mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Colson means "son of Cole" (Old English patronymic origin).

Are Jay and Colson boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Colson is primarily a boy name.