Jay vs Mack

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 #499 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Jay Rank #397

Mack Rank #499

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #499 for Mack.

Is Jay or Mack more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Mack at #499 in the United States.

What do Jay and Mack mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Mack means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Jay and Mack boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Mack is primarily a boy name.