Jay vs Finnegan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #493 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the fair one"

Origin: Irish

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Jay Rank #397

Finnegan Rank #493

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #493 for Finnegan.

Is Jay or Finnegan more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Finnegan at #493 in the United States.

What do Jay and Finnegan mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Finnegan means "son of the fair one" (Irish origin).

Are Jay and Finnegan boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Finnegan is primarily a boy name.