Jay vs Mohamed

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

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Mohamed

Boy #549 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"praiseworthy, laudable"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Turkish South Asian Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#549
Total SSA Count
540
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mo, Moe, Hamid

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Popularity Comparison

Jay Rank #397
Mohamed Rank #549

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #549 for Mohamed.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jay ___

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

Mohamed ___

  • Mohamed Ali
  • Mohamed Hassan
  • Mohamed Ibrahim
  • Mohamed Yusuf
  • Mohamed Omar
  • Mohamed Adam

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jay

Blake Cole Drew Reese Quinn

If you choose Mohamed

Ibrahim Yusuf Fatima Aisha Omar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jay or Mohamed more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Mohamed at #549 in the United States.

What do Jay and Mohamed mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Mohamed means "praiseworthy, laudable" (Arabic origin).

Are Jay and Mohamed boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Mohamed is primarily a boy name.

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