Jay vs Orion

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #326 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"rising in the sky, boundary"

Origin: Greek

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Jay Rank #397

Orion Rank #326

Orion is more popular, ranked #326 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Orion more popular?

Orion is more popular, ranked #326 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Orion mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Orion means "rising in the sky, boundary" (Greek origin).

Are Jay and Orion boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Orion is primarily a boy name.