Jay vs Kairo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #238 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the victorious, the conqueror"

Origin: Arabic place name

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Jay Rank #397

Kairo Rank #238

Kairo is more popular, ranked #238 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Kairo more popular?

Kairo is more popular, ranked #238 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Kairo mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Kairo means "the victorious, the conqueror" (Arabic place name origin).

Are Jay and Kairo boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Kairo is primarily a boy name.