Kian vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kian

Boy #417 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ancient, enduring"

Origin: Old Irish

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Kian Rank #417

Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #417 for Kian.

Is Kian or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Kian at #417 in the United States.

What do Kian and Jay mean?

Kian means "ancient, enduring" (Old Irish origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Kian and Jay boy or girl names?

Kian is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.