Jay vs May

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Girl #1,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"goddess of spring, month of May"

Origin: Latin

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Jay Rank #397

May Rank #1,351

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #1351 for May.

Is Jay or May more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to May at #1351 in the United States.

What do Jay and May mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin).

Are Jay and May boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. May is primarily a girl name.