Jay vs Gregory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

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Jay Rank #397

Gregory Rank #538

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #538 for Gregory.

Is Jay or Gregory more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Gregory at #538 in the United States.

What do Jay and Gregory mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin).

Are Jay and Gregory boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Gregory is primarily a boy name.