Elijah vs Jesse

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elijah

Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian English

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Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian American

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Elijah Rank #8

Jesse Rank #187

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #187 for Jesse.

Is Elijah or Jesse more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Jesse at #187 in the United States.

What do Elijah and Jesse mean?

Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin). Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elijah and Jesse boy or girl names?

Elijah is primarily a boy name. Jesse is primarily a boy name.