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George vs Jesse

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek German Russian Spanish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#123
Total SSA Count
2,890
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Jesse

Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#187
Total SSA Count
1,980
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

George Rank #123
Jesse Rank #187

George is more popular, ranked #123 vs #187 for Jesse.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is George or Jesse more popular?

George is more popular, ranked #123 compared to Jesse at #187 in the United States.

What do George and Jesse mean?

George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin). Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin).

Are George and Jesse boy or girl names?

George is primarily a boy name. Jesse is primarily a boy name.

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