Jay vs Muhammad

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 #245 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"praiseworthy, highly praised"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim South Asian African Global

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Jay Rank #397

Muhammad Rank #245

Muhammad is more popular, ranked #245 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Muhammad more popular?

Muhammad is more popular, ranked #245 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Muhammad mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Muhammad means "praiseworthy, highly praised" (Arabic origin).

Are Jay and Muhammad boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Muhammad is primarily a boy name.