Jay vs Kian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #417 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ancient, enduring"

Origin: Old Irish

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Jay Rank #397

Kian Rank #417

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #417 for Kian.

Is Jay or Kian more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Kian at #417 in the United States.

What do Jay and Kian mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Kian means "ancient, enduring" (Old Irish origin).

Are Jay and Kian boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Kian is primarily a boy name.