Nash vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nash

Boy #240 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ash tree"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Nash Rank #240

Jay Rank #397

Nash is more popular, ranked #240 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Nash or Jay more popular?

Nash is more popular, ranked #240 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Nash and Jay mean?

Nash means "at the ash tree" (Old English origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Nash and Jay boy or girl names?

Nash is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.