Alex vs Jesse

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

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Alex Rank #205

Jesse Rank #187

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or Jesse more popular?

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Jesse mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alex and Jesse boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Jesse is primarily a boy name.