Ledger vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ledger

Boy #503 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"record keeper"

Origin: Middle English

American English

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

American English South Asian Universal

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Ledger Rank #503

Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #503 for Ledger.

Is Ledger or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Ledger at #503 in the United States.

What do Ledger and Jay mean?

Ledger means "record keeper" (Middle English origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Ledger and Jay boy or girl names?

Ledger is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.