Jay Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity

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Jay is a name that’s full of happiness and history. That it comes from the Latin origin “Gaius,” meaning “to rejoice,” and that it is used as a nickname for names like Jason and John suggests that it has a long history. This name is a masculine option, your baby can enjoy its sunny charm thanks to how versatile it is and how fun it is.

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Similar Names like Jay 

Discover other baby names to add to your Favorites list by looking into options that have a sound that is similar to others you’ve found.

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More Names Like Jay That’ll Win Parent’s Heart:

Kai
Zane
Jace
Chase
Rhys
Gage
Gray
Trey

Sibling Name Ideas

Are you trying to find a sibling name for Jay? Great choices include the following:

Boy NamesGirl Names
KaiMia
NateZoe
ColeLily
BenClaire
MaxRiley
RyanMaya
JakeGrace
EthanPaige
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