Jay vs Griffin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

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Jay Rank #397

Griffin Rank #223

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Griffin more popular?

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Griffin mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin).

Are Jay and Griffin boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Griffin is primarily a boy name.