Jay vs Mark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Jay Rank #397

Mark Rank #246

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Mark more popular?

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Mark mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Jay and Mark boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Mark is primarily a boy name.