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Jesse vs Amir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amir

Boy #95 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prince, commander"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Turkish Hebrew Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#95
Total SSA Count
3,625
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jesse Rank #187
Amir Rank #95

Amir is more popular, ranked #95 vs #187 for Jesse.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jesse or Amir more popular?

Amir is more popular, ranked #95 compared to Jesse at #187 in the United States.

What do Jesse and Amir mean?

Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin). Amir means "prince, commander" (Arabic origin).

Are Jesse and Amir boy or girl names?

Jesse is primarily a boy name. Amir is primarily a boy name.

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