Jay

Jay is of Latin origin, derived from the name Gaius. It means "jaybird" or "victorious."

Notable Namesakes

• Jay-Z - Rapper, entrepreneur, and record executive.
• Jay Leno - Comedian and former host of "The Tonight Show."
• Jay Cutler - Former NFL quarterback.
• Jay Baruchel - Actor known for "Knocked Up" and "How to Train Your Dragon."
• Jay Chou - Taiwanese singer-songwriter and actor.
• Jay Pharoah - Comedian and former "Saturday Night Live" cast member.
• Jay Sean - British singer-songwriter known for "Down."
• Jay Williams - Former NBA player and current ESPN analyst.
• Jay Hernandez - Actor known for "Crazy/Beautiful" and "Suicide Squad."
• Jay Mohr - Comedian and actor known for "Jerry Maguire."

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Jay

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Jay

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Jay