Jay vs Julius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the Julian clan, youthful"

Origin: Latin

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Jay Rank #397

Julius Rank #390

Julius is more popular, ranked #390 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Julius more popular?

Julius is more popular, ranked #390 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Julius mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Julius means "of the Julian clan, youthful" (Latin origin).

Are Jay and Julius boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Julius is primarily a boy name.