Kylan vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kylan

Boy #533 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"narrow strait"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Kylan Rank #533

Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #533 for Kylan.

Is Kylan or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Kylan at #533 in the United States.

What do Kylan and Jay mean?

Kylan means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Kylan and Jay boy or girl names?

Kylan is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.