Jay vs Seth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

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Jay Rank #397

Seth Rank #559

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Jay or Seth more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Jay and Seth mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Jay and Seth boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.