Jay vs Troy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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Jay Rank #397

Troy Rank #531

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #531 for Troy.

Is Jay or Troy more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Troy at #531 in the United States.

What do Jay and Troy mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin).

Are Jay and Troy boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Troy is primarily a boy name.