Jay vs Johnathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #518 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jay Rank #397

Johnathan Rank #518

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #518 for Johnathan.

Is Jay or Johnathan more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Johnathan at #518 in the United States.

What do Jay and Johnathan mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Johnathan means "God has given" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jay and Johnathan boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Johnathan is primarily a boy name.