Jay vs Ledger

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 #503 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"record keeper"

Origin: Middle English

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Jay Rank #397

Ledger Rank #503

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #503 for Ledger.

Is Jay or Ledger more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Ledger at #503 in the United States.

What do Jay and Ledger mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Ledger means "record keeper" (Middle English origin).

Are Jay and Ledger boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Ledger is primarily a boy name.