Rayan vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rayan

Boy #580 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gates of paradise"

Origin: Arabic/Islamic

Arabic Muslim North African South Asian

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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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Rayan Rank #580

Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #580 for Rayan.

Is Rayan or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Rayan at #580 in the United States.

What do Rayan and Jay mean?

Rayan means "gates of paradise" (Arabic/Islamic origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Rayan and Jay boy or girl names?

Rayan is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.