Yisroel vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yisroel

Boy #952 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"one who wrestles with God"

Origin: Hebrew

Ashkenazi Jewish Yiddish Orthodox Jewish

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Yisroel Rank #952

Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #952 for Yisroel.

Is Yisroel or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Yisroel at #952 in the United States.

What do Yisroel and Jay mean?

Yisroel means "one who wrestles with God" (Hebrew origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Yisroel and Jay boy or girl names?

Yisroel is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.