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Colter vs Jesse

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jesse

Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#187
Total SSA Count
1,980
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Colter Rank #218
Jesse Rank #187

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 vs #218 for Colter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colter or Jesse more popular?

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Colter at #218 in the United States.

What do Colter and Jesse mean?

Colter means "colt herder, horse keeper" (Middle English origin). Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin).

Are Colter and Jesse boy or girl names?

Colter is primarily a boy name. Jesse is primarily a boy name.

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