Marshall vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marshall

Boy #392 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"keeper of horses, horse servant"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Marshall Rank #392

Jay Rank #397

Marshall is more popular, ranked #392 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Marshall or Jay more popular?

Marshall is more popular, ranked #392 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Marshall and Jay mean?

Marshall means "keeper of horses, horse servant" (Old French origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Marshall and Jay boy or girl names?

Marshall is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.