Jay vs Mohammad

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 #599 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"one deserving of praise"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim South Asian Turkish Persian Indonesian African

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Jay Rank #397

Mohammad Rank #599

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #599 for Mohammad.

Is Jay or Mohammad more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Mohammad at #599 in the United States.

What do Jay and Mohammad mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Mohammad means "one deserving of praise" (Arabic origin).

Are Jay and Mohammad boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Mohammad is primarily a boy name.