Cruz 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

Cruz Rank #302
Jay Rank #397

Cruz is more popular, ranked #302 vs #397 for Jay.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cruz ___

  • Cruz Cruz Miguel
  • Cruz Cruz Antonio
  • Cruz Cruz Rafael
  • Cruz Cruz Sebastian
  • Cruz Cruz Emmanuel

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 Cruz

Diego Mateo Santiago Isabella Valentina

If you choose Jay

Blake Cole Drew Reese Quinn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cruz or Jay more popular?

Cruz is more popular, ranked #302 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Cruz and Jay mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Cruz and Jay boy or girl names?

Cruz is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.

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