Jay vs Kylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #533 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"narrow strait"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Jay Rank #397

Kylan Rank #533

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #533 for Kylan.

Is Jay or Kylan more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Kylan at #533 in the United States.

What do Jay and Kylan mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Kylan means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Jay and Kylan boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Kylan is primarily a boy name.