Jay vs Rylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #372 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"land where rye grows"

Origin: Old English

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Jay Rank #397

Rylan Rank #372

Rylan is more popular, ranked #372 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Rylan more popular?

Rylan is more popular, ranked #372 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Rylan mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Rylan means "land where rye grows" (Old English origin).

Are Jay and Rylan boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Rylan is primarily a boy name.