Jay vs Rory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Jay Rank #397

Rory Rank #226

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Rory more popular?

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Rory mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Jay and Rory boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Rory is primarily a boy name.