Jeffrey vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeffrey

Boy #521 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pledge of peace"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Jeffrey Rank #521

Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #521 for Jeffrey.

Is Jeffrey or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Jeffrey at #521 in the United States.

What do Jeffrey and Jay mean?

Jeffrey means "pledge of peace" (Germanic origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Jeffrey and Jay boy or girl names?

Jeffrey is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.