Jay vs Harvey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #244 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"battle worthy"

Origin: Old Breton

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Jay Rank #397

Harvey Rank #244

Harvey is more popular, ranked #244 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Harvey more popular?

Harvey is more popular, ranked #244 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Harvey mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Harvey means "battle worthy" (Old Breton origin).

Are Jay and Harvey boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Harvey is primarily a boy name.