Evan vs Jesse

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Welsh English American Scottish

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Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian American

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Evan Rank #143

Jesse Rank #187

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #187 for Jesse.

Is Evan or Jesse more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Jesse at #187 in the United States.

What do Evan and Jesse mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin).

Are Evan and Jesse boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Jesse is primarily a boy name.