Jay vs Dallas

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 #243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow dwelling, water meadow"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

American Scottish

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Jay Rank #397

Dallas Rank #243

Dallas is more popular, ranked #243 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Dallas more popular?

Dallas is more popular, ranked #243 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Dallas mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Dallas means "meadow dwelling, water meadow" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Jay and Dallas boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Dallas is primarily a boy name.