Jay vs Grey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #878 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gray-haired one"

Origin: Old English

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Jay Rank #397

Grey Rank #878

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #878 for Grey.

Is Jay or Grey more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Grey at #878 in the United States.

What do Jay and Grey mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Grey means "gray-haired one" (Old English origin).

Are Jay and Grey boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Grey is primarily a boy name.