Jay vs Garrett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #563 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear strength, brave with the spear"

Origin: Germanic

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Jay Rank #397

Garrett Rank #563

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #563 for Garrett.

Is Jay or Garrett more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Garrett at #563 in the United States.

What do Jay and Garrett mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Garrett means "spear strength, brave with the spear" (Germanic origin).

Are Jay and Garrett boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Garrett is primarily a boy name.