Simon vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Simon Rank #251

Jay Rank #397

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Simon or Jay more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Simon and Jay mean?

Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Simon and Jay boy or girl names?

Simon is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.