Jay vs Reid

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

American English South Asian Universal

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Boy #300 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red-haired, ruddy complexion"

Origin: Old Scottish/Old English

Scottish Irish English American

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Jay Rank #397

Reid Rank #300

Reid is more popular, ranked #300 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Reid more popular?

Reid is more popular, ranked #300 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Reid mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Reid means "red-haired, ruddy complexion" (Old Scottish/Old English origin).

Are Jay and Reid boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Reid is primarily a boy name.