Jess vs Kaylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jess

Boy #4,646 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God exists, God is"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Welsh

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Boy #4,545 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"slender, narrow one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Jess Rank #4,646

Kaylan Rank #4,545

Kaylan is more popular, ranked #4545 vs #4646 for Jess.

Is Jess or Kaylan more popular?

Kaylan is more popular, ranked #4545 compared to Jess at #4646 in the United States.

What do Jess and Kaylan mean?

Jess means "God exists, God is" (Hebrew origin). Kaylan means "slender, narrow one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Jess and Kaylan boy or girl names?

Jess is primarily a boy name. Kaylan is primarily a boy name.