Jay vs Malcolm

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 #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Jay Rank #397

Malcolm Rank #314

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Malcolm more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Malcolm mean?

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

Are Jay and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.