Ian vs Jesse

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian American

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Ian Rank #75

Jesse Rank #187

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #187 for Jesse.

Is Ian or Jesse more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Jesse at #187 in the United States.

What do Ian and Jesse mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ian and Jesse boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Jesse is primarily a boy name.