Steven vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Steven

Boy #269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Steven Rank #269

Jay Rank #397

Steven is more popular, ranked #269 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Steven or Jay more popular?

Steven is more popular, ranked #269 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Steven and Jay mean?

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

Are Steven and Jay boy or girl names?

Steven is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.