Jay vs Kyle

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 #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

Scottish English Irish American

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Jay Rank #397

Kyle Rank #440

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Jay or Kyle more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Jay and Kyle mean?

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

Are Jay and Kyle boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Kyle is primarily a boy name.