Jay vs Holden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #281 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep valley; hollow valley"

Origin: Old English

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Jay Rank #397

Holden Rank #281

Holden is more popular, ranked #281 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Holden more popular?

Holden is more popular, ranked #281 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Holden mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Holden means "deep valley; hollow valley" (Old English origin).

Are Jay and Holden boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Holden is primarily a boy name.