Memphis vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Memphis

Boy #589 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"enduring and beautiful"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian (Men-nefer)

American Southern US Ancient Egyptian

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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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Memphis Rank #589

Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #589 for Memphis.

Is Memphis or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Memphis at #589 in the United States.

What do Memphis and Jay mean?

Memphis means "enduring and beautiful" (Ancient Egyptian (Men-nefer) origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Memphis and Jay boy or girl names?

Memphis is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.