Jay vs Rafael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jay Rank #397

Rafael Rank #222

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Rafael more popular?

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Rafael mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jay and Rafael boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Rafael is primarily a boy name.