Jay vs Saul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #560 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"asked for, prayed for"

Origin: Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל)

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Jay Rank #397

Saul Rank #560

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #560 for Saul.

Is Jay or Saul more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Jay and Saul mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin).

Are Jay and Saul boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Saul is primarily a boy name.