Jeremy vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeremy

Boy #266 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God will raise up"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Jeremy Rank #266

Jay Rank #397

Jeremy is more popular, ranked #266 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jeremy or Jay more popular?

Jeremy is more popular, ranked #266 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jeremy and Jay mean?

Jeremy means "God will raise up" (Hebrew origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Jeremy and Jay boy or girl names?

Jeremy is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.