Jay vs Roy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Jay Rank #397

Roy Rank #542

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Jay or Roy more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Jay and Roy mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Jay and Roy boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.