Jay vs Jeffrey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #521 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pledge of peace"

Origin: Germanic

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Jay Rank #397

Jeffrey Rank #521

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #521 for Jeffrey.

Is Jay or Jeffrey more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Jeffrey at #521 in the United States.

What do Jay and Jeffrey mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Jeffrey means "pledge of peace" (Germanic origin).

Are Jay and Jeffrey boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Jeffrey is primarily a boy name.