Patrick vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Patrick

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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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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Patrick Rank #221

Jay Rank #397

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Patrick or Jay more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Jay mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Patrick and Jay boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.