Jay vs Denver

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 #487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the green valley"

Origin: English

American English

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Jay Rank #397

Denver Rank #487

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #487 for Denver.

Is Jay or Denver more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Denver at #487 in the United States.

What do Jay and Denver mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Denver means "from the green valley" (English origin).

Are Jay and Denver boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Denver is primarily a boy name.