Jay vs Timothy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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Jay Rank #397

Timothy Rank #208

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Timothy more popular?

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Timothy mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Jay and Timothy boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.