Jay vs Moses

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #506 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"drawn out of water"

Origin: Hebrew via Egyptian

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Jay Rank #397

Moses Rank #506

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #506 for Moses.

Is Jay or Moses more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Moses at #506 in the United States.

What do Jay and Moses mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Moses means "drawn out of water" (Hebrew via Egyptian origin).

Are Jay and Moses boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Moses is primarily a boy name.