Eric vs Jesse

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

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Eric Rank #252

Jesse Rank #187

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or Jesse more popular?

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Jesse mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eric and Jesse boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Jesse is primarily a boy name.