Jay vs Lian

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 #515 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"graceful willow"

Origin: Chinese (alternate character)

Chinese American Dutch

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Jay Rank #397

Lian Rank #515

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #515 for Lian.

Is Jay or Lian more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Lian at #515 in the United States.

What do Jay and Lian mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Lian means "graceful willow" (Chinese (alternate character) origin).

Are Jay and Lian boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Lian is primarily a boy name.