Mohammad vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mohammad

Boy #599 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"one deserving of praise"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim South Asian Turkish Persian Indonesian African

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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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Mohammad Rank #599

Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #599 for Mohammad.

Is Mohammad or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Mohammad at #599 in the United States.

What do Mohammad and Jay mean?

Mohammad means "one deserving of praise" (Arabic origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Mohammad and Jay boy or girl names?

Mohammad is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.