Jason vs Jesse

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jason

Boy #148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"healer, to heal"

Origin: Greek Iason

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Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jason Rank #148

Jesse Rank #187

Jason is more popular, ranked #148 vs #187 for Jesse.

Is Jason or Jesse more popular?

Jason is more popular, ranked #148 compared to Jesse at #187 in the United States.

What do Jason and Jesse mean?

Jason means "healer, to heal" (Greek Iason origin). Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jason and Jesse boy or girl names?

Jason is primarily a boy name. Jesse is primarily a boy name.