Jay vs Knox

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 #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English

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Jay Rank #397

Knox Rank #209

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Knox more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Knox mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Jay and Knox boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.