Muhammad vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Muhammad

Boy #245 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"praiseworthy, highly praised"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim South Asian African Global

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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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Muhammad Rank #245

Jay Rank #397

Muhammad is more popular, ranked #245 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Muhammad or Jay more popular?

Muhammad is more popular, ranked #245 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Muhammad and Jay mean?

Muhammad means "praiseworthy, highly praised" (Arabic origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Muhammad and Jay boy or girl names?

Muhammad is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.