Jay vs Lawrence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Jay Rank #397

Lawrence Rank #510

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #510 for Lawrence.

Is Jay or Lawrence more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Lawrence at #510 in the United States.

What do Jay and Lawrence mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin).

Are Jay and Lawrence boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Lawrence is primarily a boy name.