Jay vs Fletcher

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #565 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"arrow maker"

Origin: Old French via Middle English

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Jay Rank #397

Fletcher Rank #565

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #565 for Fletcher.

Is Jay or Fletcher more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Fletcher at #565 in the United States.

What do Jay and Fletcher mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Fletcher means "arrow maker" (Old French via Middle English origin).

Are Jay and Fletcher boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Fletcher is primarily a boy name.