Charlotte vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Jay Rank #397

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #397 for Jay.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

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 Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Jay

Blake Cole Drew Reese Quinn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Jay more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Jay mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Charlotte and Jay boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Jay is primarily a boy name.

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