Jay vs Wells

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 #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

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Jay Rank #397

Wells Rank #377

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Wells more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Wells mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Jay and Wells boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.