Jay vs Kolton

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 #530 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"settlement near the coal"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Jay Rank #397

Kolton Rank #530

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #530 for Kolton.

Is Jay or Kolton more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Kolton at #530 in the United States.

What do Jay and Kolton mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Kolton means "settlement near the coal" (Old English origin).

Are Jay and Kolton boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Kolton is primarily a boy name.