Jay vs Leland

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #548 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow land"

Origin: Old English

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Jay Rank #397

Leland Rank #548

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #548 for Leland.

Is Jay or Leland more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Leland at #548 in the United States.

What do Jay and Leland mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Leland means "meadow land" (Old English origin).

Are Jay and Leland boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Leland is primarily a boy name.