Jay vs Gunner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #520 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bold warrior"

Origin: Old Norse

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Jay Rank #397

Gunner Rank #520

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #520 for Gunner.

Is Jay or Gunner more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Gunner at #520 in the United States.

What do Jay and Gunner mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Gunner means "bold warrior" (Old Norse origin).

Are Jay and Gunner boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Gunner is primarily a boy name.