Jay vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

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Jay Rank #397

Ellis Rank #273

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Ellis more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Ellis mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Jay and Ellis boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.