Jay vs Russell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #368 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

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Jay Rank #397

Russell Rank #368

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Russell more popular?

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Russell mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Russell means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin).

Are Jay and Russell boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Russell is primarily a boy name.