Jay vs Kayson

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 #291 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rejoice, healer"

Origin: American/Persian

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Jay Rank #397

Kayson Rank #291

Kayson is more popular, ranked #291 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Kayson more popular?

Kayson is more popular, ranked #291 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Kayson mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Kayson means "rejoice, healer" (American/Persian origin).

Are Jay and Kayson boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Kayson is primarily a boy name.