Jay vs Zachariah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #570 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"God has remembered"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jay Rank #397

Zachariah Rank #570

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #570 for Zachariah.

Is Jay or Zachariah more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Zachariah at #570 in the United States.

What do Jay and Zachariah mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Zachariah means "God has remembered" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jay and Zachariah boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Zachariah is primarily a boy name.