May vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

May

Girl #1,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"goddess of spring, month of May"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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May Rank #1,351

Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #1351 for May.

Is May or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to May at #1351 in the United States.

What do May and Jay mean?

May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are May and Jay boy or girl names?

May is primarily a girl name. Jay is primarily a boy name.