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Jay vs Hamza

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

Cultural Roots

American English South Asian Universal

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#397
Total SSA Count
819
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Hamza

Boy #527 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Pakistani Turkish North African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#527
Total SSA Count
565
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jay Rank #397
Hamza Rank #527

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #527 for Hamza.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jay or Hamza more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Hamza at #527 in the United States.

What do Jay and Hamza mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Hamza means "lion" (Arabic origin).

Are Jay and Hamza boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Hamza is primarily a boy name.

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