Jay vs Edgar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Jay Rank #397

Edgar Rank #460

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #460 for Edgar.

Is Jay or Edgar more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Edgar at #460 in the United States.

What do Jay and Edgar mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Jay and Edgar boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Edgar is primarily a boy name.