Emerson vs Jesse

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emerson

Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

English American

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Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian American

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Emerson Rank #270

Jesse Rank #187

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 vs #270 for Emerson.

Is Emerson or Jesse more popular?

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Emerson at #270 in the United States.

What do Emerson and Jesse mean?

Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin). Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emerson and Jesse boy or girl names?

Emerson is primarily a boy name. Jesse is primarily a boy name.