Jay vs Mohammed

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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Mohammed

Boy #597 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"praiseworthy, highly praised"

Origin: Arabic (Ḥ-M-D root)

Cultural Roots

Muslim Arabic South Asian North African Indonesian Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#597
Total SSA Count
481
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mo, Hamid

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Popularity Comparison

Jay Rank #397
Mohammed Rank #597

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #597 for Mohammed.

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

Mohammed ___

  • Mohammed Ali
  • Mohammed Hassan
  • Mohammed Ibrahim
  • Mohammed Omar
  • Mohammed Abdullah
  • Mohammed Yusuf

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jay

Blake Cole Drew Reese Quinn

If you choose Mohammed

Ali Omar Hassan Fatima Aisha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jay or Mohammed more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Mohammed at #597 in the United States.

What do Jay and Mohammed mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Mohammed means "praiseworthy, highly praised" (Arabic (Ḥ-M-D root) origin).

Are Jay and Mohammed boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Mohammed is primarily a boy name.

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