Stephen vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Stephen Rank #378

Jay Rank #397

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Stephen or Jay more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Jay mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Stephen and Jay boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.