Arjun vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arjun

Boy #583 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white, clear, bright"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Nepali South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#583
Total SSA Count
489
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Arju

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Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

Cultural Roots

American English South Asian Universal

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#397
Total SSA Count
819
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Arjun Rank #583
Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #583 for Arjun.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arjun ___

  • Arjun Dev
  • Arjun Raj
  • Arjun Veer
  • Arjun Prasad
  • Arjun Shankar
  • Arjun Kumar

Jay ___

  • Jay Alexander
  • Jay Michael
  • Jay Thomas
  • Jay William
  • Jay Xavier
  • Jay Carter

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arjun

Vikram Rohan Priya Ananya Dhruv

If you choose Jay

Blake Cole Drew Reese Quinn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arjun or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Arjun at #583 in the United States.

What do Arjun and Jay mean?

Arjun means "white, clear, bright" (Sanskrit origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Arjun and Jay boy or girl names?

Arjun is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.

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