Jay vs Tate

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

American English South Asian Universal

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Boy #210 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cheerful, pleasant"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Jay Rank #397

Tate Rank #210

Tate is more popular, ranked #210 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Tate more popular?

Tate is more popular, ranked #210 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Tate mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Tate means "cheerful, pleasant" (Old English origin).

Are Jay and Tate boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Tate is primarily a boy name.