Jay vs Nash

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 #240 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ash tree"

Origin: Old English

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Jay Rank #397

Nash Rank #240

Nash is more popular, ranked #240 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Nash more popular?

Nash is more popular, ranked #240 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Nash mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Nash means "at the ash tree" (Old English origin).

Are Jay and Nash boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Nash is primarily a boy name.