Jay vs Lewis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic via French

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Jay Rank #397

Lewis Rank #435

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #435 for Lewis.

Is Jay or Lewis more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Lewis at #435 in the United States.

What do Jay and Lewis mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Lewis means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French origin).

Are Jay and Lewis boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Lewis is primarily a boy name.