Jay vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Jay Rank #397

Paul Rank #264

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Paul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Paul mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Jay and Paul boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.