Zay vs Jansen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zay

Boy #2,854 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"light, radiance"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic African-American American

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Boy #2,836 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jan (John)"

Origin: Dutch

Dutch Scandinavian American South African

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Zay Rank #2,854

Jansen Rank #2,836

Jansen is more popular, ranked #2836 vs #2854 for Zay.

Is Zay or Jansen more popular?

Jansen is more popular, ranked #2836 compared to Zay at #2854 in the United States.

What do Zay and Jansen mean?

Zay means "light, radiance" (Arabic origin). Jansen means "son of Jan (John)" (Dutch origin).

Are Zay and Jansen boy or girl names?

Zay is primarily a boy name. Jansen is primarily a boy name.