Mohammed vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mohammed

Boy #597 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"praiseworthy, highly praised"

Origin: Arabic (Ḥ-M-D root)

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Mohammed Rank #597

Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #597 for Mohammed.

Is Mohammed or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Mohammed at #597 in the United States.

What do Mohammed and Jay mean?

Mohammed means "praiseworthy, highly praised" (Arabic (Ḥ-M-D root) origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Mohammed and Jay boy or girl names?

Mohammed is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.