Jay vs Mohammed

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 #597 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"praiseworthy, highly praised"

Origin: Arabic (Ḥ-M-D root)

Muslim Arabic South Asian North African Indonesian Turkish

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Jay Rank #397

Mohammed Rank #597

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #597 for Mohammed.

Is Jay or Mohammed more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Mohammed at #597 in the United States.

What do Jay and Mohammed mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Mohammed means "praiseworthy, highly praised" (Arabic (Ḥ-M-D root) origin).

Are Jay and Mohammed boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Mohammed is primarily a boy name.