Nehemiah vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nehemiah

Boy #427 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"comforted by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English African-American Christian

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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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Nehemiah Rank #427

Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #427 for Nehemiah.

Is Nehemiah or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Nehemiah at #427 in the United States.

What do Nehemiah and Jay mean?

Nehemiah means "comforted by God" (Hebrew origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Nehemiah and Jay boy or girl names?

Nehemiah is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.