Jay vs Jeremy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #266 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God will raise up"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jay Rank #397

Jeremy Rank #266

Jeremy is more popular, ranked #266 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Jeremy more popular?

Jeremy is more popular, ranked #266 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Jeremy mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Jeremy means "God will raise up" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jay and Jeremy boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Jeremy is primarily a boy name.