Jay vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

American English South Asian Universal

✓ All Clear

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

15 High Risk

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Jay Rank #397

Lee Rank #715

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Jay or Lee more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Jay and Lee mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Jay and Lee boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.