Jay vs Raphael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #421 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine healer"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jay Rank #397

Raphael Rank #421

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #421 for Raphael.

Is Jay or Raphael more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Raphael at #421 in the United States.

What do Jay and Raphael mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Raphael means "divine healer" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jay and Raphael boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Raphael is primarily a boy name.