Tate vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tate

Boy #210 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cheerful, pleasant"

Origin: Old English

American English

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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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Tate Rank #210

Jay Rank #397

Tate is more popular, ranked #210 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Tate or Jay more popular?

Tate is more popular, ranked #210 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Tate and Jay mean?

Tate means "cheerful, pleasant" (Old English origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Tate and Jay boy or girl names?

Tate is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.