Jay vs Nehemiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #427 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"comforted by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English African-American Christian

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Jay Rank #397

Nehemiah Rank #427

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #427 for Nehemiah.

Is Jay or Nehemiah more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Nehemiah at #427 in the United States.

What do Jay and Nehemiah mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Nehemiah means "comforted by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jay and Nehemiah boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Nehemiah is primarily a boy name.