Jay vs Prince

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #404 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"royal son; prince"

Origin: Latin

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Jay Rank #397

Prince Rank #404

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #404 for Prince.

Is Jay or Prince more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Prince at #404 in the United States.

What do Jay and Prince mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Prince means "royal son; prince" (Latin origin).

Are Jay and Prince boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Prince is primarily a boy name.