Jay vs Major

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

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Jay Rank #397

Major Rank #581

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #581 for Major.

Is Jay or Major more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Major at #581 in the United States.

What do Jay and Major mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin).

Are Jay and Major boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Major is primarily a boy name.