Jay vs Grady

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #371 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, illustrious"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Jay Rank #397

Grady Rank #371

Grady is more popular, ranked #371 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Grady more popular?

Grady is more popular, ranked #371 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Grady mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Grady means "noble, illustrious" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Jay and Grady boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Grady is primarily a boy name.