Paul vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Paul Rank #264

Jay Rank #397

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Paul or Jay more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Paul and Jay mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Paul and Jay boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.