Jay vs Jake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jay Rank #397

Jake Rank #423

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #423 for Jake.

Is Jay or Jake more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Jake at #423 in the United States.

What do Jay and Jake mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jay and Jake boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Jake is primarily a boy name.