Jay vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jay Rank #397

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Gideon mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jay and Gideon boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.