Jay vs Stephen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Jay Rank #397

Stephen Rank #378

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Stephen more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Stephen mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Jay and Stephen boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.