Jay vs Philip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Jay Rank #397

Philip Rank #522

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #522 for Philip.

Is Jay or Philip more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Philip at #522 in the United States.

What do Jay and Philip mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Jay and Philip boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Philip is primarily a boy name.