Jay vs Grant

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

American English South Asian Universal

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Boy #241 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"large, great"

Origin: Old French

English Scottish American

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Jay Rank #397

Grant Rank #241

Grant is more popular, ranked #241 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Grant more popular?

Grant is more popular, ranked #241 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Grant mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin).

Are Jay and Grant boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Grant is primarily a boy name.