Jay vs Steven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

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Jay Rank #397

Steven Rank #269

Steven is more popular, ranked #269 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Steven more popular?

Steven is more popular, ranked #269 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Steven mean?

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

Are Jay and Steven boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Steven is primarily a boy name.