Halley vs Jess

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Halley

Boy #4,634 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hay meadow"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #4,646 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God exists, God is"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Welsh

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Halley Rank #4,634

Jess Rank #4,646

Halley is more popular, ranked #4634 vs #4646 for Jess.

Is Halley or Jess more popular?

Halley is more popular, ranked #4634 compared to Jess at #4646 in the United States.

What do Halley and Jess mean?

Halley means "hay meadow" (Old English origin). Jess means "God exists, God is" (Hebrew origin).

Are Halley and Jess boy or girl names?

Halley is primarily a boy name. Jess is primarily a boy name.