King vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

✓ All Clear

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

American English South Asian Universal

✓ All Clear

King Rank #343

Jay Rank #397

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #397 for Jay.

Is King or Jay more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do King and Jay mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are King and Jay boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.