Edgar vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edgar

Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Spanish French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#460
Total SSA Count
679
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie

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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

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Edgar Rank #460
Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #460 for Edgar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edgar ___

  • Edgar James
  • Edgar Allan
  • Edgar William
  • Edgar Thomas
  • Edgar Joseph
  • Edgar Lee

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 Edgar

Edmund Arthur Clement Adelaide Vivienne

If you choose Jay

Blake Cole Drew Reese Quinn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edgar or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Edgar at #460 in the United States.

What do Edgar and Jay mean?

Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Edgar and Jay boy or girl names?

Edgar is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.

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