Press vs Lay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Press

Boy #13,482 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"One who operates a press; press forward with urgency"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Boy #13,394 Most Popular

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Press Rank #13,482

Lay Rank #13,394

Lay is more popular, ranked #13394 vs #13482 for Press.

Is Press or Lay more popular?

Lay is more popular, ranked #13394 compared to Press at #13482 in the United States.

What do Press and Lay mean?

Press means "One who operates a press; press forward with urgency" (Old French origin).

Are Press and Lay boy or girl names?

Press is primarily a boy name. Lay is primarily a boy name.