Jay vs Maximus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #331 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"greatest, largest"

Origin: Latin

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Jay Rank #397

Maximus Rank #331

Maximus is more popular, ranked #331 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Maximus more popular?

Maximus is more popular, ranked #331 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Maximus mean?

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

Are Jay and Maximus boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Maximus is primarily a boy name.