Jay vs Ferry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

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Jay Rank #397

Ferry Rank #32,658

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Is Jay or Ferry more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Jay and Ferry mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin).

Are Jay and Ferry boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Ferry is primarily a boy name.