Dylan vs Jesse

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dylan

Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

Welsh English American Irish

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Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian American

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Dylan Rank #28

Jesse Rank #187

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #187 for Jesse.

Is Dylan or Jesse more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Jesse at #187 in the United States.

What do Dylan and Jesse mean?

Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin). Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dylan and Jesse boy or girl names?

Dylan is primarily a boy name. Jesse is primarily a boy name.