Jay vs Pierce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Jay Rank #397

Pierce Rank #541

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #541 for Pierce.

Is Jay or Pierce more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Jay and Pierce mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Jay and Pierce boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Pierce is primarily a boy name.