Jay vs Damon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Jay Rank #397

Damon Rank #456

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #456 for Damon.

Is Jay or Damon more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Damon at #456 in the United States.

What do Jay and Damon mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Jay and Damon boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Damon is primarily a boy name.