Jay vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jay Rank #397

Simon Rank #251

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Simon more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Simon mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jay and Simon boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.