Julius vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Julius

Boy #390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the Julian clan, youthful"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Julius Rank #390

Jay Rank #397

Julius is more popular, ranked #390 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Julius or Jay more popular?

Julius is more popular, ranked #390 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Julius and Jay mean?

Julius means "of the Julian clan, youthful" (Latin origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Julius and Jay boy or girl names?

Julius is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.