Jay vs Sean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Jay Rank #397

Sean Rank #437

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Jay or Sean more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Jay and Sean mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Jay and Sean boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.