August vs Jesse

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

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August Rank #88

Jesse Rank #187

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #187 for Jesse.

Is August or Jesse more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Jesse at #187 in the United States.

What do August and Jesse mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin).

Are August and Jesse boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Jesse is primarily a boy name.