Jay vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Jay Rank #397

Gavin Rank #254

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Gavin more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Gavin mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Jay and Gavin boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.