Jay vs Kason

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

American English South Asian Universal

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Boy #569 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"healer (from Greek Jason)"

Origin: Greek via American English

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Jay Rank #397

Kason Rank #569

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #569 for Kason.

Is Jay or Kason more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Kason at #569 in the United States.

What do Jay and Kason mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Kason means "healer (from Greek Jason)" (Greek via American English origin).

Are Jay and Kason boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Kason is primarily a boy name.