Jay vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Jay Rank #397

Xander Rank #216

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Xander more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Xander mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Jay and Xander boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.