Rylan vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rylan

Boy #372 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"land where rye grows"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Rylan Rank #372

Jay Rank #397

Rylan is more popular, ranked #372 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Rylan or Jay more popular?

Rylan is more popular, ranked #372 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Rylan and Jay mean?

Rylan means "land where rye grows" (Old English origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Rylan and Jay boy or girl names?

Rylan is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.