Lewis vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lewis

Boy #435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic via French

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Lewis Rank #435

Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #435 for Lewis.

Is Lewis or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Lewis at #435 in the United States.

What do Lewis and Jay mean?

Lewis means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Lewis and Jay boy or girl names?

Lewis is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.