Jay vs King

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 #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Jay Rank #397

King Rank #343

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or King more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and King mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Jay and King boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.