Wilder vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilder

Boy #391 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hunter, one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Wilder Rank #391

Jay Rank #397

Wilder is more popular, ranked #391 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Wilder or Jay more popular?

Wilder is more popular, ranked #391 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Wilder and Jay mean?

Wilder means "hunter, one who hunts" (Old English origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Wilder and Jay boy or girl names?

Wilder is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.