Mohamed vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mohamed

Boy #549 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"praiseworthy, laudable"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim Turkish South Asian Swahili

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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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Mohamed Rank #549

Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #549 for Mohamed.

Is Mohamed or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Mohamed at #549 in the United States.

What do Mohamed and Jay mean?

Mohamed means "praiseworthy, laudable" (Arabic origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Mohamed and Jay boy or girl names?

Mohamed is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.