Jay vs Memphis

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 #589 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"enduring and beautiful"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian (Men-nefer)

American Southern US Ancient Egyptian

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Jay Rank #397

Memphis Rank #589

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #589 for Memphis.

Is Jay or Memphis more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Memphis at #589 in the United States.

What do Jay and Memphis mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Memphis means "enduring and beautiful" (Ancient Egyptian (Men-nefer) origin).

Are Jay and Memphis boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Memphis is primarily a boy name.