Lian vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lian

Boy #515 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"graceful willow"

Origin: Chinese (alternate character)

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Lian Rank #515

Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #515 for Lian.

Is Lian or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Lian at #515 in the United States.

What do Lian and Jay mean?

Lian means "graceful willow" (Chinese (alternate character) origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Lian and Jay boy or girl names?

Lian is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.