Jay vs Patrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

American English South Asian Universal

✓ All Clear

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Jay Rank #397

Patrick Rank #221

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Patrick more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Patrick mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Jay and Patrick boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.