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Jay vs Crew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

Cultural Roots

American English South Asian Universal

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#397
Total SSA Count
819
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Crew

Boy #250 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"group, team, company of people"

Origin: Old French via English

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#250
Total SSA Count
1,413
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jay Rank #397
Crew Rank #250

Crew is more popular, ranked #250 vs #397 for Jay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jay or Crew more popular?

Crew is more popular, ranked #250 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Crew mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Crew means "group, team, company of people" (Old French via English origin).

Are Jay and Crew boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Crew is primarily a boy name.

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